1. Current economic situation of the automobile industry in terms of the following variables: number of companies, occupied population, market capitalization, stock market performance of major companies in the industry, sales revenues, and any other statistic you believe is appropriate.

2. Competitive position of the automobile industry within the US and the global economy. Current challenges in terms of human resources, supply chain bottlenecks, etc.

3. Prospects of the automobile industry for 2023

referencing the book: Managerial Economics: Applications, Strategies and Tactics 14th Edition