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Note on Case Learning
by E. Raymond CoreyThis guide, written for students, is intended to help in case preparation and in understanding case learning.
Note on Charter Schools
by John Jong-Hyun Kim Geoff Marietta Annie WheelerIndustry and Background Note
Note on Comdisco's Lease Accounting
by Krishna G. PalepuA series of examples are used to illustrate Comdisco's leasing transactions.
Note on Comparative Capitalism
by Clayton RoseThis note draws on academic work, as well as social and economic data across several countries, to provide a basic understanding of some of the differences among capitalist systems. It begins with a description of the system of capitalism, and characteristics that to a greater or lesser degree are universally shared. It then moves to describing two models of "comparative capitalism," as well as examining state capitalism. Finally, for additional perspective the note provides cross-sectional and time-series data for social, economic and political metrics for five different capitalist systems - China, Germany, Japan, Sweden and the United States.
Note on Comparative Capitalism
by Clayton RoseThis note draws on academic work, as well as social and economic data across several countries, to provide a basic understanding of some of the differences among capitalist systems. It begins with a description of the system of capitalism, and characteristics that to a greater or lesser degree are universally shared. It then moves to describing two models of "comparative capitalism," as well as examining state capitalism. Finally, for additional perspective the note provides cross-sectional and time-series data for social, economic and political metrics for five different capitalist systems - China, Germany, Japan, Sweden and the United States.
Note on Compensation and Incentive Systems
by Michael J. GibbsProvides a brief analysis of issues in the design of an effective compensation system, with particular emphasis on incentives. Provides an analytic framework for thinking about compensation. Topics covered include the composition of the pay package, fringe benefits, and training. The analysis of incentives discusses the trade off between incentives and risk, the problem of performance measurement, and the use of promotions as incentive compensation. Designed for use with a teaching module on compensation.
Note on Competitive Positioning
by Anita M. McgahanEmphasizes the connection between a firm's activities and its prices, costs, and volumes. A firm obtains a competitive advantage when it adopts a system of interrelated activities that generate superior profitabiltiy. Briefly describes differentiation and low-cost strategies.
Note on Consumer Market Segmentation
by Christine D. UrbanIntroductory note on the concept of market segmentation and its processes.
Note on Corporate Governance Systems: The United States, Japan, and Germany
by W. Carl Kester Robert W. LightfootDescribes and compares the corporate governance systems commonly found in the United States, Japan, and Germany.
Note on Corporate Strategy
by Mikolaj Jan PiskorskiIntroduces students to the study of corporate strategy. Focuses on questions of scope and ownership. Examines both horizontal and vertical integration. Underscores the point that economies of scope, or the existence of relationship-specific investments, are insufficient to explain effective corporate strategy unless there are important obstacles to contractual solutions.
Note on Corporate Venture Capital
by Josh LernerProvides an overview of corporate venture investment.
Note on Credit Derivatives
by George Chacko Peter Hecht Anders Sjoman Kate HaoProvides the basic underlying model for credit risk analysis, as well as covers basic credit risk derivatives, such as asset swaps, credit default swaps, total return of rate swaps, and credit spread options.
Note on Cross-Border Valuation
by W. Carl Kester Julia MorleyProvides a fundamental technical review of valuation techniques used to assess cross-border investments. Discusses the discounting of free cash flows with a weighted average cost of capital, the use of adjusted present value, and the importance of considering real options. Special concerns such as foreign-exchange risk, country risks, and so forth are also discussed.
Note on Currency Crises
by Robert E. Kennedy Brian P. IrwinIntroduces students to theories about why currency crises occur. Discusses whether crises can be predicted.
Note on Customer Management
by Das NarayandasLays out a framework for the management of customers using examples of forms in a variety of industries.
Note on Developing Start-Up Strategies
by Amar V. BhideProvides students with a workable framework for analyzing new ventures. Stresses the importance of matching analytical tasks to the type of venture contemplated.
Note on Diversification as a Strategy
by Michael E. Porter Malcolm S. SalterPresents a discussion of corporate diversification. Covers historical background, the concept of strategy for a diversified company, and concepts of value creation.
Note on Duration and Convexity
by George Chacko Peter Hecht Vincent Dessain Anders SjomanThis case explores two measures of price sensitivity: duration and convexity. These measures are normally used to gauge how sensitive a bond's price is to a change in interest-rate levels. However, as concepts, both duration and convexity have wider application: duration and convexity take into account any change for any risk factor affecting the price of any financial instrument.
Note on Economic Inequality
by Aldo Sesia Clayton RoseFor over half a century, most of the world's economies have enjoyed steady growth and prosperity. However, beginning in the 1980s, and continuing essentially unabated to the present, the gap between the "haves" and the "have-nots" in developed countries has widened, with a small proportion of the population reaping an increasingly larger share of a country's economic rewards. This growing economic inequality has been particularly pronounced in the United States, but the phenomenon has also occurred in many nations, among them Germany, Japan and Sweden. This note provides background on aspects of economic inequality. It begins by describing both income inequality and wealth inequality, providing an explanation of two widely used metrics and data that show increasing inequalities over time. It then moves to the factors that might contribute to this inequality, as well to propositions of economic and social consequences that might result from the widening gap. Finally, it addresses the issue of "equality of opportunity" or social mobility.
Note on Evaluating Empirical Research
by Michael I. NortonThis note is intended to provide students with a basic understanding of how to evaluate empirical research papers. While reading both case studies and empirical research require close attention and scrutiny, evaluating empirical research requires a different "lens"-this note briefly outlines how to adopt this mindset. It includes a review of the major sections of an empirical research paper (Introduction, Method, Results, and Discussion), as well as guidelines on how to evaluate each section.
Note on Exchange Rate Determination
by David M. MeerschwamDiscusses exchange rate determination in world of flexible rates. The fundamentals of supply of and demand for foreign exchange are explained.
Note on Financial Analysis
by Erich A. HelfertServes as an introduction to funds flows and ratio analysis. Includes basic discussion of these tools as assists in the analyst's or manager's job. Supplementary material includes problem set and answers.
Note on Financial Contracting: "Deals"
by William A. SahlmanDescribes the issues involved in designing and evaluating financial contracts between users and suppliers of capital and between companies and employees. A simple conceptual framework is introduced and some critical issues addressed: 1) How is cash allocated? 2) How is risk allocated? and 3) What are the incentives for all parties in the deal? The emphasis in the note is on providing the reader with a set of questions that must be addressed when designing and evaluating any deals. Created for use in Entrepreneurial Finance. Can be used to provide general background reading or as an assignment for a day devoted to the discussion of deals.
Note on Financial Forecasting
by Erich A. HelfertIntroduction to basic techniques of constructing pro forma statements and cash budgets. Illustrated by examples, supplemented by exercises.