Corporate Finance I

The course discusses the major financial decisions made by corporate managers and investors. Topics include criteria for making investment decisions, valuation of financial assets and liabilities, relationship between risk and return, capital structure choice, payout policy, introduction to derivative securities, and the concept of efficient financial markets. The goal of the course is to explore the general principles and then apply them in scenarios relevant to the practice of corporate law and in litigation. Evaluation will be based on a final exam (80%) and problem sets and quizzes (20%).