ECON 515 Econometrics and Business Forecasting provides a comprehensive albeit practical approach to quantifying and accurately forecasting key economic and financial variables that impact businesses. Students learn techniques that economists use, particularly for business-related forecasting. Topics covered in this course include major economic and financial variables, including economic growth, final sales, employment, inflation, interest rates, corporate profits, financial ratios, and the exchange value of the dollar, to inform business forecasting. (Formerly ECON 515 : Business Forecasting)