Prerequisite(s): ECON 203; ECON 201 or INFO 173. Restriction(s): Major within School of Business. The course provides a comprehensive introduction to various forecasting methods (i.e., linear regression, exponential smoothing, and dynamic regression models) that will enable students to use them sensibly for predicting future economic and business activities. Specifically, the course focuses on visualizing, summarizing, and forecasting future data using R Studio or any other similar statistical package. Equivalent course ECON 412 effective through Summer 2024.