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Macroeconomic Forecast
Melvin Woodhouse
Economics for Managerial Decision Making ? ECO533
Mike Evans
March 30, 2005
Abstract
Annual data was gathered on the United States' Gross Domestic Product and the economic indicators of unemployment, employment growth, inflation, and interest rates. Using 2004 as the base year, forecasts for the next two years were taken from three different forecasting organizations and compared to historical figures. Differences in projected data were addressed as well as relationships between forecasts and among the targeted indicators. The results of the economic forecasts were applied to current Motorola operations and plans. Whether or not Motorola's operations and plans are changed in response to the forecasted information, to avoid threats and take advantage of opportunities, are discussed.
Introduction
Just like the overall health of the human body depends on not only each organ and system working right but their working in harmony with one another so is it with the health of a nation. The economic health of the United States is embodied in its Gross Domestic Product and leading economic indicators, such as inflation or unemployment, are like lab results that give us an idea of just how healthy the economy is.
Economic indicators are Governmental statistics, released on a regular basis, which indicate the growth and health of a country. Economic indicators often affect and influence the value of a country's currency. The Trade Deficit, the Gross National Product (GNP), Industrial Production, the Unemployment Rate, and Business Inventories are examples of economic indicators. We will be dealing with four specific in ...