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Michael Smitka
Professor of Economics, Washington and Lee University
Skills: economics, Japanese language, Chinese language, German language, econometrics
Career Summary:
I have followed the auto industry for 30 years, including 22 years as a judge for [sorry Wards!] the Automotive News PACE award that recognizes supplier innovation. I am active in the Industry Studies Association and the GERPISA automotive research network, and am an SAE member. Over the years I've visited dozens of suppliers / factories in Korea, Japan, North America and Europe.
Education:
PhD, Yale
Certifications:
AB, Harvard
Steven,
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