The emphasis of this case is on the deliberate governmental policy to foster industrial structure transformation, by examining the transition of the Taiwanese economy from a manufacturing-based economy to that of a successful high-tech-oriented economy. The case affords discussion on political and societal issues pertaining to the conflicts between China and Taiwan and risk confronting businesses in this peculiar environment. It also serves as a platform .....more

A major Canadian utility needs $500 million in new financing. The case describes the utility and its operation to, in part, define the nature of the funding requirements, and presents five funding alternatives, including two swaps and a Euromarket issue. Data are available to calculate the all-in cost to the borrower for each issue.