: Finding the optimal mix of debt and equity that minimizes the hurdle rate and maximizes firm value.
: Determining if cash should be returned through dividends or stock buybacks. Instructor Manual Structure & Features
: Deciding how much cash should be returned to owners versus reinvested in the business. Corporate Finance: Instructor's Manual Applied ...
: 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 : Finding the optimal mix of debt and
The manual is often provided in a presentation format with extensive notes for teaching. Instructor material: Books - NYU Stern
: Estimating cash flows for projects and measuring returns relative to the hurdle rate. The Financing Decision : Picking the right type of debt or
The manual focuses on applying theoretical models to real-world companies rather than debating abstract assumptions.