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In its exploration of the future of money and payments, this course focuses on technology, market competition, and public policy. Money and payments have long been dominated by physical cash and by transfers between deposit accounts of correspondent banks, including central banks. After a grounding in conventional payment systems, the course investigates ongoing improvements and disruptions of conventional approaches with new technologies, including instant payment systems, narrow banking, central bank digital currencies, and cryptographic applications such as blockchain-based digital ledgers, stablecoins, zero-knowledge proofs, smart-contract settlement, and automated market making. Policy concerns include financial inclusion, efficiency, disruption of banking, privacy, anti-money-laundering, financial stability, and monetary policy transmission. Grading is based on homework assignments and quizzes. This class may not be audited. Recommended for students who have taken at least an introductory course in computer science.

Unlock the language of corporate social responsibility with our course "Metrics and Their Meaning: Interpreting Corporate Environmental and Social Impact Disclosures." Have you wondered what corporations reveal about their environmental and social policies and performance? Do you want the skills to interpret their disclosures, to understand how companies manage their carbon emissions and fulfill their social responsibilities? If so, this course can guide you through the nuances of corporate impact reporting. The course takes an interactive approach to deepen your understanding of how corporations communicate their environmental and social impacts. Class sessions will include exercises with classmates, group conversations, and discussions with influential guest speakers who are leading the charge in corporate measurement and reporting. We will explore various frameworks for measurement, evaluation, risk assessment, and disclosure, shedding light on the motivations behind corporate engagement in environmental and social activities and disclosure, and the responsibilities of managers and directors. We will also delve into understanding the landscape of key players influencing corporate disclosure decisions, from corporate management to citizens and activists to institutional investors and regulatory bodies such as the US Securities Exchange Commission, the International Sustainability Standards Board, and the European Union. Gain the ability to read ESG reports critically, along with a foundational understanding of financial reports. No prior accounting knowledge is necessary, as we will provide essential basics in the initial sessions. The course culminates in group projects that offer an in-depth exploration of issues related to assessing an organization's social and environmental footprint. Project topics may include evaluating sustainability disclosures, analyzing standard-setting and disclosure regulation, or generating and evaluating innovative business models for positive environmental and social impacts. nWhile this course may not be audited, a request for Pass/Fail grading may be submitted for instructor review.

This course teaches the standard tools and techniques of corporate finance, with an emphasis on valuing firms and projects. It is designed for undergraduates who have already taken an introductory finance class, and familiarity with spreadsheets is required. The course will begin with financial statement analysis, then introduce fundamental valuation concepts, and conclude by covering topics such as agency theory and leverage choice. The course will feature group homework assignments and a final exam. This course has a pre-requisite of Econ 111, 135,141, or equivalent course work. This course qualifies for the major in Economics.

This course offers a comprehensive exploration of the critical factors driving business success, integrating strategy and economics with data-driven decision-making. You will investigate how effective business strategies harmonize with customer dynamics, market forces, and organizational structures, while also learning to transform raw data into actionable insights. Through a blend of theoretical concepts and practical applications, you will develop the skills to create value, optimize pricing, and enhance organizational performance. By examining foundational economic principles alongside advanced analytical techniques, this course equips you with the tools needed to understand why some firms succeed while others fail in today¿s complex and data-rich business environment. The curriculum progresses from foundational concepts to advanced techniques, focusing on: Understanding how firms create and capture value through products and services. Analyzing the interplay between price, demand, and consumer behavior to enhance profitability.nDeveloping pricing strategies that align with a firm¿s overall product portfolio. Exploring the intricacies of organizational design and leadership¿s role in fostering productivity. Addressing challenges of scaling a business with an emphasis on cost management and sustainable growth. Building mathematical models to visualize decision components and their relationships. Incorporating probability and statistics to quantify uncertainty in decision-making contexts. Exploring causality, regression analysis, and optimization to understand complex variable relationships. Introducing simulation techniques and scenario analysis to analyze complex business situations. This course offers a blend of engaging content, including videos, graphics, interactive activities, real-world case studies, and practical exercises, deepening your understanding and application of these concepts. This course provides a holistic view of what it takes to design and lead successful firms, equipping you with the tools to apply these principles in real-world business scenarios.

Whenever you walk into a room, you're already telling a story. But do you know what it is? And is it the story you need at that moment to reach your goals, to serve your team, or to protect your values? Do you know when and how to take space, and when and how to make space? Drawing on theater practice and on psychological science, this course allows students to be more intentional in how they show up, to examine their relationship with power, and to identify how they want to approach leadership roles. In-class exercises drawn from actor training bring these questions to life, while debriefings and short lectures tie them to insights from social psychology and management science. Multiple sessions are devoted to roleplays where students choose what to work on, get to experiment with different techniques, and receive immediate feedback from peers and instructors, allowing them to expand their authentic range.