Corporate Restructuring, Mergers and Acquisitions

This course applies topics from microeconomics (ECO 305) and corporate finance (ECO 318) to study corporate restructuring. Topics include mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, divestiture and share repurchases. Each of these is discussed in the context of the relevant economic theory, institutional and regulatory environment, and with a focus on shareholder value. Meets concurrently with ECO 464.