ECON 384 Corporate Finance (Not offered 2008-2009) (Q)
This course analyzes the major financial decisions facing firms. The course takes the perspective of a manager making decisions about both what investments to undertake and how to finance these projects. Topics include capital budgeting, links between real and financial investments, capital structure choices, dividend policy, and firm valuation. Additional topics may include issues in corporate governance and corporate restructuring, such as mergers and acquisitions. The course will emphasize the underlying economic models that are relevant for these decisions.
Format: lecture/discussion. Requirements: class participation, problem sets, short quizzes, short projects such as case write ups, a midterm exam, and a final exam.
Prerequisites: Economics 251, 252, and some familiarity with statistics (e.g., Economics 253 or 255).
Enrollment limit: 20 (expected: 20) Preference given to senior economics majors.
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