The Real GDP and DELL?

Question

Can someone tell me how the real GDP affects the DELL corporation and the computer and technology industry as a whole?

Answer 1

You'd want to run an LS regression of Dell's output (or stock price, if you will) on changes in GDP. You should be able to find quarterly numbers for both.

Theory says it should be a positive relationship because Dell's output depends both on consumer and business purchases. That said, the real relationship is more complex.