Having participated in this module, students have a well-founded understanding of microeconomics and macroeconomics. They can describe the incentives and decision making processes of firms and consumers and are able to assess the impact of different market environments on the resulting market equilibrium and the welfare of an economy. Students can evaluate why certain market environments can imply market failure and why certain regulatory measures can be applicable. Students can evaluate the impact of different regulatory measures on the market equilibrium and the welfare of an economy. Their knowledge of macroeconomic models allows them to evaluate when such models are to be used and to discuss outcomes of such models in light of recent economic developments. Students are able to discuss current topics in economic policy and are able to critically evaluate proposed policy measures and their impact for businesses and society.