Abstract:

The main goals of the course are twofold: Firstly, to provide a deep understanding of the economic history of the Western world and the globe; and secondly, to examine human history through economic concepts.

At first glance, the connection between these two realms – history and economics – might seem somewhat unusual. Economics is a discipline that examines human actions beyond the historical conditions in which they live. On the contrary, the study of history assumes that one cannot comprehend individuals without considering the historical moment they inhabit, or as individuals influenced by historical events.

However, any examination of history without economics, and of economics without history, remains only a partial analysis. For instance, the question arises as to why economic models don't operate in the same manner across different countries. The answer lies in the unique "histories" of each country, shaping the context in which their economies f?unction.

Abstract:

What makes a manager and businessman to a successful one? What made Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Jeff Bezos and Warren Buffett to the managers who changed the world? Is it just the technology or is it their management style?

Is it the financial investment or the human investment?

In the course "the Philosophy of Managers Who Changed the World", we will try to answer these questions by discussing and learning several levels of management: the conceptual, the organizational and the practical.

During the course, we will learn about the managers who in their decisions changed the way we use technology, watch TV, invest our money and live our lives, and we will look -