Individuals, corporations, and governments interact in the macroeconomic environment in ways that affect each of us. Financial markets determine the asset prices that guide the efficient and temporary transfer of capital from savers to borrowers. Government policy attempts to improve resource allocation and promote societal equity while guarding against market failure. Economics provides the analytical foundation for policy analysis. Statistics contributes the methodology to summarize diverse data resources. Together these two disciplines enhance business and government decision making. Economics and statistics can help you make significant public and business policy contributions throughout your career.