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294.8 sec. 1 - Taxation of Modern Financial Products (Spring 2027)
Instructor: Mark P Gergen (view instructor's teaching evaluations - degree students only | profile)
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Units: 1
Grading Designation: Credit Only
Mode of Instruction: In-Person
Meeting:
M 3:35 PM - 5:25 PM
Location: Law 107
From January 11, 2027
To April 27, 2027
Course End: April 27, 2027
Class Number: 33212
Enrollment info:
Enrolled: 0
Waitlisted: 0
Enroll Limit: 12
As of: 11/03 10:05 PM
This course introduces students to the role of taxation in the design of financial products and the operation of financial markets. We will cover the basic operating rules for common financial instruments (e.g., debt, equity, options, and future/forward contracts), and we will consider the interplay among market needs, tax operating rules, and common law principles that inform the design of financial instruments.
This course will have 7 class meetings. To allow for a makeup class because of unforeseen circumstances, this course has an automatic make-up class scheduled for the 8th week. Students must be able to attend all scheduled meetings to earn credit.
Exam Notes: (P) Final Paper
(Subject to change by faculty member only through the first two weeks of instruction)
Course Category: Tax Law and Policy
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