Dealing with Data†can guide you through data analysis in economics.
Question 1:
Using data from Eurostat and/or the ECB, illustrate (with your own graphsfrom excel or other software) and explain your assessment of the current macroeconomic perspectives in the euro area. Explain what are the convergences and divergences between France, Germany, Italy and Spain. What kind of macroeconomic policy would you recommend?
Question 2:
Focusing on the French economy and using all the economic information you need, present briefly and describe the results of one French economic sector listed below (industry codes are provided). During the period 2010 to 2016, what are the main drivers of thus companies’ benefits? What trend can we expect for this sector in 2017 and 2018? Detail and argue your answer using several scenarios with an upside and downside risk assessment.
Business Cycle and Corporate Management
Retake work – Lille and Paris Campus
Please answer the following two questions. For each question your answer should have a length of
around 5 pages (normal font of 12, excluding graphs and tables that you may provide without limit).
Your report should be sent before May 7th 2017 to:
– m.picault@ieseg.fr;
– m.picault.ieseg@analyse.urkund.com;
– travauxmsc@ieseg.fr
On ieseg-online, the document “BCCM – Dealing with Data” can guide you through data analysis in
economics.
Question 1
Using data from Eurostat and/or the ECB, illustrate (with your own graphsfrom excel or other
software) and explain your assessment of the current macroeconomic perspectives in the
euro area. Explain what are the convergences and divergences between France, Germany,
Italy and Spain. What kind of macroeconomic policy would you recommend?
Question 2
Focusing on the French economy and using all the economic information you need, present
briefly and describe the results of one French economic sector listed below (industry codes
are provided). During the period 2010 to 2016, what are the main drivers of thus companies’
benefits? What trend can we expect for this sector in 2017 and 2018? Detail and argue your
answer using several scenarios with an upside and downside risk assessment.
C10 Manufacture of food products
C13 Manufacture of textiles
C27 Manufacture of electrical equipment
C29 Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers
C291 Manufacture of motor vehicles
G45 Wholesale and retail trade and repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles
C28 Manufacture of machinery and equipment n.e.c.
H51 Air transport
