1. Apart from financial performance, are there other viewpoints by which to judge a firm's performance? If a firm has goal other than just maximizing shareholder value, do they attract like-minded investors? Is this part of what is called the clientel-effect?
2. You are offered an investment choice where you give an organization $25,000 today in exchange for a promise of them paying your $100,000 in 30 years? Discuss the factors that you would consider in making your decision.