Economics Homework Help

Background Information

This corporate research and valuation project, which is fundamental in essence, shall be based on the “Top-Down” approach (any exception shall be justified and approved by the instructor). This approach shall begin with an examination of the overall macroeconomic environment and outlook, the industry of the selected company and then draw some implications about the prospects for the future operations and performance of the company. THE COMPANY IS MICROSOFT CORPORATION.

Brief analysis of the overall macroeconomic environment

Corporate Background, Structure, and Basic Business Information

A brief history of your company, i

Corporate Governance Analysis

Does the company have a clear separation between ownership and management? Between Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO?

How responsive is the management to shareholders?

Stockholding Analysis – What is the breakdown of the company’s stockholders, in terms of percent ownership by the insiders, institutional, and individual investors?

Corporate Performance and Other Financial Metrics