The course schedule will be structured around a reading list covering various topics in corporate finance, including capital structure, financing strategy, ESG, family business, behavioral corporate finance, general corporate governance, and board of directors. The reading list will be provided at the start of the semester.

Referee Report:

The referee report should be 3-5 double-spaced pages, focusing on both the strengths and weaknesses of the paper under review. It should provide constructive feedback and offer suggestions for improvement. Articles for review will be assigned at a later date.

Research Proposal:

The research proposal should include a comprehensive literature review, clearly defined hypotheses, intended contributions, and a detailed methodology. The proposal must present an original idea rather than replicate existing research. While there is no specific length requirement, the completed proposal must be submitted with a signed “Assignment Submission Declaration,” which will be provided later.

Replication Report:

The replication report aims to help students understand the complexities of assembling and analyzing a data set. Each student will replicate a test or table from one of the papers studied during the course. A different paper must be selected, subject to prior approval. The report should outline the challenges encountered and explain any differences between the original and replicated results.

Published and working papers from various sources such as academic journals, books, SSRN journals, NBER, etc.