Introduction to Financial and Managerial Economics

James Owers has been an associate of and visiting scholar in the Department of Economics at Harvard University and is Coordinator of the Economics Program, as well as an instructor of long standing, for Harvard Summer School. Dr. Owers has also served on the faculties of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), the University of Massachusetts, the University of California, and other universities around the world including in his native New Zealand. Dr. Owers has published more than one hundred articles and books on financial topics. His foundational paper on spin-off restructuring in the Journal of Financial Economics in 1983 has now been cited in over one thousand published research papers. Dr. Owers has broad experience with consulting and executive programs and seminars globally, including for more than half of the Fortune "50 Largest Firms," and is a frequent keynote and invited speaker in many international forums.

Yunus Coskun, an accomplished economist and educator, holds a bachelor of arts in economics from Boğaziçi University, Turkey's premier institution known for its rigorous academic programs. He further advanced his academic journey at Boston College, where he earned his master of arts in economics. Presently, he is a PhD candidate at Boston College. Coskun's research is at the forefront of modern economics, with a particular emphasis on market design, applied economics, and financial economics. His work in these fields is characterized by innovative approaches and practical applications, bridging theoretical frameworks with real-world economic scenarios. This expertise means he can offer students a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical insights. Coskun strives for an engaging teaching style, fostering a dynamic and interactive learning environment. His courses are designed to challenge students intellectually while providing them with the tools and knowledge necessary to understand and analyze complex economic systems.