MGRECON 781
The World Economy
Wilbur J. Coleman
Description from DukeHub
Provides a conceptual framework for understanding the macroeconomic forces that shape business decisions. Topics covered include the determinants of long-run growth of developing and advanced economies, the allocation of capital across the globe, causes for speculative attacks on currencies, and an understanding of a country's international financial policy in dealing with various real and financial crises. Particular attention is paid to understanding a variety of current global issues that are important for firms. This course is for Daytime MBA and Accelerated Daytime MBA students.
Skills
- financedescription: "financial" and 1 more
AI-resilient: 1 of 5
- No: Physical, lab or field work
- No: Live work with people
- Yes: Judgment someone is accountable for · "decisions"
- No: A craft you practice with your hands or body
- No: Small, in-person format
The checks lean on Microsoft Research, Working with AI (2025), which found generative AI applies least to physical work and hands-on work with people. A signal, not a promise. How the score works
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