The manual focuses on applying theoretical models to real-world companies rather than debating abstract assumptions.
: Assessing risk for a specific firm and converting it into a hurdle rate (minimum acceptable return). Corporate Finance: Instructor's Manual Applied ...
: Determining if cash should be returned through dividends or stock buybacks. Instructor Manual Structure & Features The manual focuses on applying theoretical models to
: Estimating cash flows for projects and measuring returns relative to the hurdle rate. The Financing Decision Instructor Manual Structure & Features : Estimating cash
The manual is often provided in a presentation format with extensive notes for teaching. Instructor material: Books - NYU Stern
: Picking the right type of debt or equity for a firm's specific needs. The Dividend Decision
The instructor's manual for by Aswath Damodaran is structured around the "story" of a firm, which is built on three core decision-making pillars: Investment , Financing , and Dividend . Core Content Pillars