Econ 410 - Spring 2021

Syllabus

Textbooks:

• Investments by Bodie, Kane, and Marcus

• Principles of Corporate Finance by Brealey, Myers, and Allen

Notes (continuously updated):

1. Basics

• investment environment, types of instruments, and types of financial companies

• time value of money

2. Investment and Corporate Financing

• net present value and investment criteria

• further project analysis

• financing decisions

• repayment

3. Financial Planning

4. Risk and Portfolio Management

Problem Sets:

• Financial Industry Composition: Excel Solution

Excel:

• FRED Add-in example

• Long on Margin and Short Sale Returns

• Project Analysis