[Related to the Chapter Opener on page 392] Suppose that Intel is forecasting demand for its computer chips during the next year. How will the forecast be affected by each of the following? a. A...

[Related to the Chapter Opener on page 392] Suppose

that Intel is forecasting demand for its computer chips

during the next year. How will the forecast be affected by

each of the following?

a. A survey shows a sharp rise in consumer confidence

that income growth will be increasing.

b. Real interest rates are expected to increase.

c. The value of the U.S. dollar is expected to increase in

exchange for foreign currencies.

d. Planned investment spending in the economy is

expected to decrease.