Tri Vi Dang Email: td2332@columbia.edu Columbia University Spring 2013 Corporate Finance (ECON W4280) Meeting time: Tu‚ Th 4.10-5.25 Meeting place: Hamilton 503 Office address: IAB 1032 Office hours: Th 11.00-12.00 and other times by appointment Course Description The aim of this introductory course in corporate finance is to provide students with fundamental concepts for understanding firms’ financing decisions and the basic tools for the valuation of a corporation. This course
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the minimum‚ most likely and maximum sales values of a random variable. The sample data is described as simple‚ limited‚ and somewhat scarce; therefore‚ given the grade of uncertainty‚ the most appropriate and suitable distribution to use is the Triangular distribution. The Monte Carlo Simulation from Microsoft Excel @Risk‚ will calculate “a model output value many times with different input values. The purpose is to get a complete range of all possible scenerios.”1 For the Region 1 the demand is
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American economist Franco Modigliani and Merton H. Miller published The Cost of Capital‚ Corporation Finance and the Theory of Investment (Hereafter MM theory); a paper presented the initial MM theory‚ which states that under a certain market price process‚ in the absence of taxes‚ bankruptcy costs‚ and asymmetric information‚ and in an efficient market‚ the value of a firm is unaffected by how that firm is financed. It does not matter if the firm ’s capital is raised by issuing stock or selling
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1. What are the overall objectives of University of Notre Dame Endowment? The overall objectives of the endowment were to support the purposes of the University and its mission over the long-term. Practically speaking‚ the objectives were; 1) to maintain and preserve the real value of the endowment; 2) to obtain a predetermined amount of investment earnings each year to provide financial support for individual University programs; 3) remain as a conduit for vital operations support for the University
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reference rates. a) basis b) coupon c) notional d) forward rate Ans: a Section: Interest rate swaps Level: Easy 9.3 The theoretical principal underlying the swap is termed the a) basis amount b) swap differential c) notional principal d) arbitrage principal Ans: c Section: Interest rate swaps Level: Easy 9.4 In a _____ swap‚ one party pays a fixed rate calculated at the time off trade as a spread to a particular Treasury bond‚ and the other sides pays a floating rate. a) currency b)
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represented by squares of side 1‚ 2‚ 3‚ and 4. Triangular numbers are defined as “the number of dots in an equilateral triangle uniformly filled with dots”. The sequence of triangular numbers are derived from all natural numbers and zero‚ if the following number is always added to the previous as shown below‚ a triangular number will always be the outcome: 1 = 1 2 + 1 = 3 3 + (2 + 1) = 6 4 + (1 + 2 + 3) = 10 5 + (1 + 2 + 3 + 4) = 15 Moreover‚ triangular numbers can be seen in other mathematical
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rollers-used in injuries requiring compression 2. *Triangular Bandage* -can be applied in two ways: *fully-opened-used as arm slings *cravat-binder placed around victim’s body; stabilize an injured arm in a sling‚ apply pressure 3. *Adhesive Tapes* -used to secure roller bandages or small dressings in place 4. *Adhesive Strips* -For small cuts or abrasions -as dressing an bandage PARTS OF TRIANGULAR BANDAGE * Base * Sides * Apex or
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way slavery would be looked at‚ for years to come. The Atlantic slave trade became the name of the three part economic cycle that involved four continents for four centuries and millions of people. The Atlantic slave trade or the middle passage‚ triangular trade and slavery affected the economy of Europe‚ Africa and the Americas in both negative and positive aspects. Starting in the 1430’s Portuguese were the first to sail down the coast of Africa to search for gold and jewels. The Portuguese had
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Monte Carlo Simulation Risk analysis is part of every decision we make. We are constantly faced with uncertainty‚ ambiguity‚ and variability. And even though we have unprecedented access to information‚ we can’t accurately predict the future. Monte Carlo simulation (also known as the Monte Carlo Method) lets you see all the possible outcomes of your decisions and assess the impact of risk‚ allowing for better decision making under uncertainty What is Monte Carlo simulation? Monte Carlo simulation
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Knowing the outcome of the Revolutionary War‚ name three reasons for the victory by the colonists. 4. What contributions does the eat coast currently make in the US? 5. What were the effects of colonization on the Native Americans? 6. Explain the Triangular Trade Route. Include the counties and products involved‚ how it worked‚ and its importance. American Revolution Essay Questions Each question is worth three points. I would recommend writing at least three sentences‚ stating specific facts
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