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Narrative and Numbers

The Value of Stories in Business

Aswath Damodaran

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Chapter Overview

Description

Narrative and Numbers (2017) explores the role of storytelling and quantitative analysis in determining corporate valuations. It reveals how narratives may greatly influence financial models and projections, using real-world examples ranging from Uber to Vale, and including Twitter and Facebook's diverging paths.

Who Should Listen

  • Savvy market strategists
  • Story-driven executives
  • Pragmatic finance scholars

About the Authors

Aswath Damodaran is a professor at NYU Stern School of Business. Known for his engaging teaching style, Damodaran has received multiple awards for teaching excellence, including the NYU Distinguished Teaching Award. His prolific output includes respected financial papers and books such as The Little Book of Valuation.