Macro versus Micro economics: Which one's easier?

Hey gang, I've been debating whether to take Macro or Micro economics at my school next year. It's my senior year and I definitely don't want to overwork myself. Which one would you say is the 'easier' course? Or should I base my decision on something else entirely?

Decision-making about course selection can be a bit tricky sometimes. The perception of what's "easier" between Macro and Micro economics largely relies on your individual preferences and strengths actually.

Microeconomics focuses on the actions of individual agents within the economy, like households, workers, and businesses; it looks at issues like how consumers decide what to buy, and how businesses determine what and how much to produce. On the other hand, Macroeconomics takes a larger view, studying the performance of the economy as a whole, looking at issues like inflation, economic growth, and unemployment.

Some students find Microeconomics easier to understand because it deals with the behavior of individuals that we engage with directly in our day-to-day life. This course would connect with everyday transactions, economic behavior, supply/demand, and much more.

However, others might find Macroeconomics simpler as it doesn't go into as much detail and mathematical modeling as Microeconomics can. Macroeconomics would deal with larger economic concerns like inflation, GDP, etc. that you hear about in the news.

Ultimately, it depends on what aligns with your way of thinking. Do you enjoy thinking about problems on a wide, societal scale (macro)? Or do you prefer focusing on individual or firm-level decisions (micro)?

Since it's your senior year, you might also want to consider how the course aligns with your future plans. If you're intending to study something related to economics or business in college, both will be beneficial. If your future pathway doesn't directly connect to these subjects, go for the one whose content is of greater interest to you. Keep in mind, both courses will equip you with valuable skills around making logical arguments, interpreting data, and understanding how the world works, which are great regardless of your post-high school plans!