Lesson 2: Theories of Economic Disparity

January 16, 2020

Review:

  • Attendance
  • Syllabus
  • Final Exam: Tue, Apr 28 at 10:30am
  • World Regions (Boyer)

Presentation :

  • Guns, Germs and Steel by Jared Diamond
    • agricultural practices spread easily in mideast/eurasia
    • easily domesticated animals were plentiful in mideast/eurasia
    • both facilitated development of technology
  • 6 Killer Apps by Niall Ferguson
    1. competition
    2. scientific revolution
    3. private property rights
    4. modern medicine
    5. consumer society
    6. work ethic

Activity:

  • Group discussion
  • Keys to Economic Disparity
    • Role of Geography
    • Role of Institutions and/or the “Killer Apps”
    • Rank Order 1-7

Assignment:

  • Study for Quiz 1
    • Jared Diamond – Guns, Germs and Steel
    • Niall Ferguson – 6 Killer Apps
    • World Regions

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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