Macro Vs. Micro

[Wnh5001]

So im taking it for the fall 06 season of classes, my major is computer engineer, and at my university most engineers have to take one or the other, so any suggestions. micro is small business info and macro deals w/ big businesses?. which one would benefit me most?

 

[Sentinel]

They are both general (liberal arts req's) courses, can't say it will help either way.

edit: I'm finishing up a special topics course Engineering Economics, helps you decide what factors play a part in purchasing equip and goods. That is helpful if you want to be a manufacturing/industrial engineer or material handling manager of some sort.

 

[Wnh5001]

Errm how do i add poll?

 

[Juno]

speaking of major and minor?

 

[lrad50]

macro, micro is detailed sections and you get less of the picture

im taking both btw

 

[Kyteland]

Originally posted by: Wnh5001
Errm how do i add poll?

Click edit on your first post. There should be a button to add a poll.

 

[lrad50]

Originally posted by: Wnh5001
Errm how do i add poll?

when editing page, there should be an option to 'add poll'
then you add question and answers and click edit

 

[Babbles]

I would say Macro because I would think it would cover more general things; micro may be too specific to certain industries and you won't learn as much about the "big picture."

 

[lrad50]

Originally posted by: Kyteland

Originally posted by: Wnh5001
Errm how do i add poll?

Click edit on your first post. There should be a button to add a poll.

drat, beaten once again...

 

[ATLien247]

Isn't microeconomics generally considered a prerequisite for macroeconomics?

 

[FoBoT]

corporate IT sucks donkey balls, try to get into a small business situation

 

[Wnh5001]

yeah i think macro is the prereq(according to my sources), but the course listing doesnt say that, therfore im thinking either one is ok, and doesnt depend on the other too much. I also think that micro would be more beneficial for me overall.

 

[jagec]

All I can say is that I really enjoyed Microbiology. I don't know if my school offered Macrobiology, though, so I can't really give you a decision.

edit: no fair changing the poll.

 

[cKGunslinger]

Originally posted by: Wnh5001
Errm how do i add poll?

It's spelled "Poahl"

 

[TwoMix]

Hey I just took a grad level basic econ which is ug micro and macro into one class. Micro is a lot easier. I was a comp eng that didnt take either in ug.

 

[DaWhim]

micro, it is more applicable than macro in general.

 

[Cal166]

Originally posted by: ATLien247
Isn't microeconomics generally considered a prerequisite for macroeconomics?

I think its the other way around...

 

[Keyvan]

If you're just taking one of the two, I'd say go with micro.

Macro deals with things like inflation, unemployment, trade, monetary aggregates etc.

Micro deals with the economic decisions made by the various actors (ie: businnesses vs. households), factors that affect supply and demand, the effects of taxes, absolute vs. comparative advantage.

That's what comes up off the top of my head..


edit:
I think in most schools, when it comes to intro econ courses, neither is a prereq for the other. So you can take either one.

Also, see if your school lets you take some kind of Economics for Engineers. It's neither micro or macro, but it's very useful imo.
You learn things like how to assess the profitability(or feasibility) of a project. It is meant to teach engineering students that resources (such as money) are an important factor in decision-making.

 

[UDT89]

from what i remember being an eco major in college......

wasnt macro dealing a lot with math? or vice versa?

one is math based, so if ur not good in math dont take it

 

[mayonnaise]

Macro gives you a general idea behind the theories of economy as well as the details as to how/why it functions. Micro is more involved in studying the elements that play deciding factors in the bigger theories. I took both, and found Micro to be more math involved. I'd recommend it in the said order if taking both, but if you are sort of clueless when it comes to economic theories in general, take Macro it will help you more in life IMHO.

 

[KeithTalent]

Macro is more interesting, Micro is more useful...IMO

The first-year Micro class (assuming it will will be similar to yours) I took had a lot to do with market behaviour, supply and demand, that kind of stuff. The Macro class dealt with balance of trade, exchange rates, junk like that.

I found Macro more interesting, but I think Micro gave me a better overall understanding of the business world and how it works.

If I only had to pick one it would be Micro, but I think it helps to take both if you can.

 

[Beige]

If either one covers the requirement then just ick the most beneficial...

 

[Wnh5001]

Originally posted by: Beige
If either one covers the requirement then just ick the most beneficial...

and thats what im trying to find out..

 

[40Hands]

Macro