The document provides an overview of international financial management for multinational corporations (MNCs). It discusses key concepts such as:
1) The main goal of MNCs is to maximize shareholder wealth, but agency conflicts can arise due to differing interests between managers and shareholders.
2) MNCs must decide whether to take a centralized or decentralized approach to management, balancing control and responsiveness.
3) Several theories help explain why firms expand internationally, such as comparative advantage and product life cycle theories.
4) MNCs have various methods to conduct international business, from exports to foreign direct investment through subsidiaries. Managing risks from foreign exchange, economies, and politics is important.