PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Macroeconomics and macroeconomic regulation
Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
E-mail: orusovaolga@hotmail.com
Proposed is an analysis of peculiarities of the method of business games, as well as possibilities of it’s application in teaching the course of “Macroeconomics” at university grounded. Main characteristics, pedagogical principles, objectives and classification of business games as a method of active learning, that promotes creativity and development of practical skills, are also examined.
Key words: system of higher economic education, active forms of learning, method of business games.