Lesson 15: Review for Midterm Exam

March 3, 2020

Review:

  • Midterm Exam on Thu, Mar 5

Presentation:

  • The midterm exam will cover material from Lessons 1-14.

Review Topics:

  • Middle East
    • Oil and Conflict – a brief history
    • US in Iraq
    • Arab Spring
    • War in Syria
    • Refugee Crisis
    • Iran vs. Saudi Arabia
  • Europe
    • WWII + post-war order
      • Marshall Plan
      • Small/Midsize Family Owned Manufacturing Companies in Germany
    • European Union
      • Sovereign Debt Crisis
  • Russia
    • Vladimir Putin
    • Oligarchy
  • Asia
    • Asian Century
      • TPP
      • US-China Trade War
    • Major Economies
      • India
        • Population growth
        • Economic prospects and challenges
      • China
        • 20th Century (1949-)
        • Dramatic Rise (past 30 years)
        • “Commonwealth” economies
      • Japan
        • Natural disasters – 2011 Earthquake and Tsunami
        • Lost decades
        • Advanced civilization

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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