For Southwest Airlines Co. - provide information to build a chart. 1. When evaluating past performance or making projections, leaders always consider economic and market conditions. Examine economic conditions and financial conditions in 2022 and 2023. Some economic factors to assess in 2022 and 2023 are interest rates, Federal Reserve Bank Policies, Monetary Policies, and economic cycles. 2. Compare the 2022 and 2023 balance sheets and income statements Southwest Airlines Co