Introduction About Managerial Economics

Managerial economics is the study of how scarce resources are directed most efficiently to achieve managerial goals. It is a valuable tool for analyzing business situations to take better decisions.

Prof. Evan J Douglas defines Managerial Economics as “Managerial Economics is concerned with the application of economic principles and methodologies to the decision making process within the firm or organization under the conditions of uncertainty” According to Milton H Spencer and Louis Siegelman “Managerial Economics is the integration of economic theory with business practices for the purpose of facilitating decision making and forward planning by management” According to Mc Nair and Miriam, ‘Managerial Economics consists of the use of economic modes of thoughts to analyze business situations’.

The economic way of thinking about business decision making provides all managers with a powerful set of tools and insights for furthering the goals of their organization. Successful managers take good decisions, and one of their most useful tools is the methodology of managerial economics.

Nature Of Managerial Economics;

1. Managerial economics is concerned with the analysis of finding optimal solutions to decision making problems of businesses/ firms (micro economic in nature)

.2. Managerial economics is a practical subject therefore it is pragmatic.

3. Managerial economics describes, what is the observed economic phenomenon (positive economics) and prescribes what ought to be (normative economics)

4. Managerial economics is based on strong economic concepts. (conceptual in nature)

5. Managerial economics analyses the problems of the firms in the perspective of the economy as a whole ( macro in nature)

6. It helps to find optimal solution to the business problems (problem solving)