Lesson 20: Crude in Ecuador

April 10, 2025

Review:

Columbia
- Darien Gap
- Pablo Escobar

Presentation:

Latin Americas Reliance on Natural Resources
- Economist Article (PDF download)
Economic development vs Environmental degradation
- How do Latin American countries solve this challenge?
- Yasuni ITT initiative
Case of Ecuador
- Profile
- Population
- Visit to Ecuador
- Former President of Ecuador, Rafael Correa
  - Charlie Rose interview
  - Role of Government
  - US Foreign Policy in Latin America
- Watch Crude

Assignment:

Read this article about the failure of the Yasuni ITT initiative
Watch the Charlie Rose interview with Rafael Correa
Watch Crude

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.

Lesson 20: Crude in Ecuador

Justin

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