U.S. Auto Sales Driven by Black Friday Discounts

The video discusses the shift in consumer behavior towards buying cars during Black Friday instead of December, highlighting a significant change since 2013. It emphasizes auto sales as a key indicator of consumer sentiment and economic health, more reliable than traditional consumer confidence measures. The discussion also touches on the importance of manufacturing jobs in the economy, countering the notion of a purely digital economy, and defends the decision to save the auto sector during the financial crisis.

Discuss the implications of Black Friday marketing on December car sales.

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