This is an advanced course aimed at those who aspire to higher level managerial positions in the corporate world. It is also addressed to those who desire to pursue graduate studies in the area of Finance and Political Economy. Corporate governance is a discipline that studies how individuals wield their bargaining power and engage in cooperation in order to pursue profits. After completing this course, you should understand (i) the differences between free markets and administrative hierarchies; (ii) the nature and allocation of financial claims; (iii) the organization and functioning of various corporations around the world; and (iv) the connection between ethics and economic performance