Lesson 9: Review for Exam 1

February 18, 2025

Review:

  • Exam 1 on Thu, Feb 20

Presentation:

  • Exam 1 will cover all material from Lessons 1-8.

Review Topics:

  • Theories of Economic Disparity
    • Jared Diamond – Guns, Germs and Steel
    • Niall Ferguson – Six Killer Apps
  • Middle East
    • Oil and Conflict – a brief history
    • Iran vs. Saudi Arabia
  • Europe
    • WWII + post-war order
      • 60M+ casualties
      • Powers left standing: US and USSR
      • Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe
      • Strength of Small/Midsize Family Owned Manufacturing Companies in Germany
    • European Union
      • Sovereign Debt Crisis
      • Syrian/Mideast Refugee Crisis
      • Greece bailout
      • Brexit
  • Russia
    • Reliance on Oil & Gas
    • Oligarchy
    • Autocracy under Vladimir Putin
    • Ukraine, economic sanctions, role of China/India

Activity:

  • Practice Exam Questions

Assignment:

  • Study for Exam 1

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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