Lesson 8: Middle East, Europe and Russia

February 6, 2020

Review:

  • Quiz 03 Results
  • Quiz 04 Option

Quiz 04 Topics:

  • Theories of Uneven Economic Development
    • Jared Diamond – Guns, Germs and Steel
    • Niall Ferguson – 6 Killer Apps
  • Middle East
    • Oil and Conflict – a brief history
    • US and the Iraq War
    • Saudi Arabia
    • War in Syria
    • Proxy War: Iran vs. Saudi Arabia
    • Refugee Crisis
  • Europe
    • WWII + post-war order
    • Advanced Manufacturing in Germany
    • European Union
    • Sovereign Debt Crisis
    • Putin’s Russia

Assignment:

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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