Lesson 12

February 19, 2015

Thu, Feb 19

Review:

  • European Debt Crisis
  • 2008 US Mortgage Crisis

Presentation:

  • EU structure: Centralized monetary policy without centralized fiscal authority
  • Core-Periphery Concept in Economic Geography
    • Where are the core-periphery borders in Europe?
    • Is a bigger/expanded EU better or should there be limits?
    • Or are differences among core nations minimized when Greece is available to kick around?
  • Restructuring the EU
    • Membership
    • Monetary Policy
    • Fiscal Policy
  • Quiz covering geography of Europe and South America

Assignment:

  • Next week: Middle East & North Africa
  • 1-page proposal for research paper due Tue!

 

Justin

Justin Holman is CEO of Aftermarket Analytics, where he leads efforts to develop cutting edge sales forecasting and inventory optimization technology for the Automotive Aftermarket. Prior to joining Aftermarket Analytics, Justin managed corporate consulting for the Strategy & Analytics division at MapInfo Corporation, leading major projects for retail clients including The Home Depot, Darden Restaurants, Bridgestone-Firestone, Sainsbury’s and New York & Company. Before that, Justin served as Vice President of Software Development at LogicTools, now part of IBM's supply chain application software group. Justin holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, a Ph.D. from the University of Oregon and an Executive Management certificate from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management.

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