Not offered 2007-2008
ECON 384 Corporate Finance (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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