FINANCE 611: CORPORATE FINANCE FALL 2015 Prof. Jules H. van Binsbergen Office: 2453 Steinberg Hall-Dietrich Hall Email: julesv@wharton.upenn.edu Office hours: By Appointment Course Website: Available on Canvas COURSE DESCRIPTION This course is an in-depth introduction to finance with an emphasis on applications that are vital for corporate managers. We will discuss most of the major financial decisions made by corporate managers both within the firm and in their interactions with investors
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increase revenues will be explained. Further, a rationale for determining the profit-maximizing quantity will be provided. Decisions will be made by using the concepts of marginal costs and marginal revenue to maximize profit. A mix of pricing and non-pricing strategies will be suggested. This proposal will also explore options of creating or increasing barriers to entry. Further, increased product differentiation will be discussed. Finally, other way to minimize costs will be explored. Market
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Finance 3300 - Exam 2 Name _________________________________ Formulas Two risky assets E(Rp) = w1 R1 + w2 R2 σp2 = w12 σ12 + w22 σ22 + 2w1w2 ρ12 σ1σ2 ; note to find σp, take square root of σp2 One risk-free and One Risky Asset E(Rp ) = Rf + σp[(Rm-Rf)/σ2] E(Rp) = w1 Rf + w2 Rm w1 + w2 = 1 where w1 is % in risk-free asset and w2 is % in risky asset. σp = w2 σ2 CAPM: E(Rp) = rf + β(Rm-rf) σi2 = Σ[Ri - E(Ri)]2/(n-1) σi,m = Σ{[Ri - E(Ri)][Rm - E(Rm)]}/n-1 β = (ρi,m * σi)/σm or
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Objectives of Pricing Pricing Techniques Categories of Pricing Methods New Product Pricing Policies Product Mix Pricing Strategies Product Line Pricing Five geographical strategies Pricing in Practices Two-Part Tariff with Two Consumers Bundling in Practice Pricing science Pricing of Multiple Products Products with Interrelated/Interdependent Demand Pricing Practices in Market Economy 25 Theories To Get You Started Arbitrage pricing theory Cost-of-production theory of value Multiple-product Pricing Multi-product
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Apple Inc University of Redlands Abstract Apple Inc (previously known as Apple Computers Inc) is a market leader and an iconic American company. They provide an interesting example of micro-economics as they operate in a competitive industry – high tech consumer electronics, but they have differentiated themselves so well, they operate almost like a monopoly. This paper will explore the uniqueness of Apple that makes them an economical oddity. Company Overview Apple Inc. (originally Apple
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Paper P4 is the advanced financial MANAGEMENT paper at the Professional level. It follows on from Paper F9 at the Fundamentals level. As throughout the ACCA syllabus, the Fundamentals paper covers the main technical areas that all accountants are required to master, whereas the Professional paper builds on that knowledge and explores advanced skills and techniques. In particular Paper P4 expects candidates to have more depth of knowledge, better analytical skills, and to be able to exercise greater
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are two different models are used, which are index models and covariance estimates. The single-index model was developed and popularized by Sharpe (1967). However, multi-index model was developed to better explain the theory. Multi-index models can be used to provide inputs for a portfolio optimization technique; it also can be used to understand the sensitivity of the portfolio to various economic influences. If we make additional assumption that Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) holds and
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share of ups and downs in the automobile industry. In this case study, I am going to be discussing the marketing management orientations, the buyer decision processes, the various segmentation strategies used and touch on why Porsche sold lower priced models in the 1970’s and 1980’s. First let’s talk about Porsche’s marketing management strategies used. The marketing management orientations used (or that should be used) by Porsche are product concept, societal marketing concept, and the marketing
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CH. 9: The Capital Asset Pricing Model (Global Edition: CH. 9) 1) In the context of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) the relevant measure of risk is: A) unique risk. B) beta. C) standard deviation of returns. D) variance of returns. E) none of the above. Feedback: B – In the context of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM) the relevant measure of risk is beta. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------2)
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Chapter 9 * What are the characteristics of e-marketing—be able to explain them in the context of how a real-world or hypothetical business is able to capitalize on them. - E-marketing- The strategic process of distributing, promoting, pricing products, and discovering the desires of customers using digital media and digital marketing. - Characteristics of e-marketing: Addressability- The ability of a marketer to identify customers before they make a purchase. Example- digital media technology
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