Why do firms exist? What determines the boundaries of the firm? How are firms governed? How are firms financed? How do firms contract with employees and contractors? Do firms have a moral responsibility to society, or to shareholders? In this course, we develop a rigorous framework for understanding the logic of the firm. Building on a foundation of economic theory, we will analyze historical and contemporary corporate leaders, the decisions they faced, and the repercussions of those actions. The aim of this course is to equip students with a rigorous framework for understanding the way the business world works, and to help them navigate their careers.