Darden University of Virginia (USA)
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Reggie Needs a Car (B)
Eades, Kenneth M.; Sinclair, Safiya; Fairchild, Gregory B.Case DARDEN-F-1885-EFinanceIn this case, fry cook Reggie Fuller, who wants to buy a car to ensure that he can consistently get to work on time, asks his mother if she and his sister would like to chip in with him so that he can afford a new Nissan Versa, a cheaper alternative to some of the other new cars he's been looking at. Fuller's mother responds by raising scheduling concerns along with car-related costs outside of monthly payments, such as gas, maintenance, and insu...Starting at €5.74
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One Last Pedicure: Balancing a Personal Budget
Eades, Kenneth M.; Sinclair, Safiya; Fairchild, Gregory B.Case DARDEN-F-1889-EFinanceThis case follows dance instructor Jackie McKenzie as she struggles to properly budget her expenses needed to support life with her youngest daughter, Millie. At the checkout aisle of her local grocery store, McKenzie becomes embarrassed when she discovers she cannot afford the $150 bill. Luxury purchases such as a red dress and McKenzie’s bimonthly pedicures have maxed her credit card and strained her checking and savings accounts. Unfortunately...Starting at €8.20
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Reggie Needs a Car (A)
Eades, Kenneth M.; Sinclair, Safiya; Fairchild, Gregory B.Case DARDEN-F-1884-EFinanceThis case series simulates the decision of choosing and financing a car. Reggie Fuller is a fry cook on the verge of losing his job if he keeps arriving late to work due to inconsistent public buses. Fuller’s dream car, the Lincoln MKS, is priced far beyond his budget ($50,000), but Fuller wonders if he can afford other new cars like the Nissan Altima (which costs $17,445) or the Toyota Camry (which costs $20,306). Unsure of how to proceed, Fulle...Starting at €8.20
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Fresh Start - Choosing a New Cell Phone Plan
Eades, Kenneth M.; Fairchild, Gregory B.; Sinclair, SafiyaCase DARDEN-F-1901-EFinanceKira Allen has moved to a new city, started a new job, and is ready to get herself a new cell phone and a phone plan as well. As she researches her options, Allen thinks about trade-offs and differentiating her wants from her needs in the purchasing process. This case is most useful in a financial-literacy or financial-capability course for non-MBA learners. Students will think about their own requirements in a cell phone, what terms in the mob...Starting at €8.20
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In Sickness and in Health (A)
Eades, Kenneth M.; Fairchild, Gregory B.; Sinclair, SafiyaCase DARDEN-F-1917-EFinanceCameron Harding has just opened his own business, and needs to get health insurance for himself and his fiancée, Audra. They are looking for a plan that will best meet their needs, but Harding knows little about the world of health insurance. Luckily, Harding’s uncle, a senior salesman at a large pharmaceutical firm, is happy to offer advice and talk Harding through the process of choosing insurance. This case set walks students through choosing ...Starting at €8.20
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Tamara's New House (A)
Eades, Kenneth M.; Fairchild, Gregory B.; Sinclair, SafiyaCase DARDEN-F-1886-EFinanceThis case series simulates the quintessential “American dream:” buying and financing your first house. For most people, buying a house is the largest purchase they will experience in their lifetime. The process has both legal and economic components, and often requires that the buyer rely heavily upon a realtor to navigate all the technicalities. Along the way, the buyer may experience an emotional roller coaster with both the excitement of becom...Starting at €8.20
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Tamara's New House (B)
Eades, Kenneth M.; Fairchild, Gregory B.; Sinclair, SafiyaCase DARDEN-F-1887-EFinanceThis case series simulates the quintessential “American dream:” buying and financing your first house. For most people, buying a house is the largest purchase they will experience in their lifetime. The process has both legal and economic components, and often requires that the buyer rely heavily upon a realtor to navigate all the technicalities. Along the way, the buyer may experience an emotional roller coaster with both the excitement of becom...Starting at €5.74
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Tamara's New House (C)
Eades, Kenneth M.; Fairchild, Gregory B.; Sinclair, SafiyaCase DARDEN-F-1888-EFinanceThis case series simulates the quintessential “American dream:” buying and financing your first house. For most people, buying a house is the largest purchase they will experience in their lifetime. The process has both legal and economic components, and often requires that the buyer rely heavily upon a realtor to navigate all the technicalities. Along the way, the buyer may experience an emotional roller coaster with both the excitement of becom...Starting at €5.74
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Structured Notes
Eades, Kenneth M.; Bashani, SurendraCase DARDEN-F-1618-EFinanceThe case is appropriate for use in finance courses but requires knowledge of option pricing, including put-call parity. Students should also have had exposure to the principles of financial engineering. Can be taught as part of a risk-management module in a corporate finance elective also is appropriate for a derivatives course from the standpoint of designing and pricing a financially engineered product. The risk management aspect of the case is...Starting at €8.20
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Living the "Unbanked Life": Jaime, Renting to Own
Eades, Kenneth M.; Sinclair, Safiya; Fairchild, Gregory B.Case DARDEN-F-1900-EFinanceThis case follows a man named Jaime as he considers options for obtaining furniture for the new apartment he and his brother, Angelo, have leased. Jaime would like a new couch, a coffee table, and a TV to improve their living room, but his $2,000-a-month income at an auto shop and lack of savings means he will have to make some difficult choices. Angelo suggests that Jaime construct a budget and only acquire one piece of furniture at a time. Beca...Starting at €8.20