1. The future forces that could decrease aggregate demand include forecast,
expectations, plans, outlook and projections with respect to future matters.
This includes trends in results of operations, margins, growth rates,
overall market trends, the impact of interest or exchange rates and tax
rates. Global or regional downturns, increased competitive product and
pricing, lagging behind in the market, growth, pricing, unfavorable
innovations changes in consumers preferences in taste, demographic trends,
health related issues (the decision to stop drinking, which I do not drink)
, etc...., layoffs,  technology development that may affect distribution of
the products, sales, distributors, cost, leadership and performance.
(response 60-100 words)
2. If interest rates were to increase and banks were to require a larger
upfront down payment in order to purchase a home, the aggregate demand could
potentially decrease. In addition, if the unemployment rate were to increase
this would also have a negative impact on the aggregate demand of the real
estate industry. If individuals were to lose their source of income they
would most likely no longer have the means to afford a home. In addition,
those who had recently purchased a home for less money down would also most
likely not be able to afford their mortgages because more money will have
been financed causing a higher monthly payment. (response 60-100 words)
3. If we are talking about setting prices or determining output even in a
very large company such as an oil or steel producer wouldn't this be
considered a microeconomics issue?  Also, wouldn't such aggregate issues as
inflation, national employment levels or the growth of GDP be
macroeconomics. (response 60-100 words)
4. "The production possibilities model is a table that lists the trade-offs
between two choices"  Relate this to something if your life and explain.
(response 60-100 words)