Teaching Corporate Finance using a Stock Trading Simulation: Student Expectations, Engagement, Performance, and Satisfaction

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Abstract

This paper presents a stock trading simulation designed to be implemented in a Corporate Finance class. We survey students regarding their expectations for the class, engagement and motivation, and assessment of the game. We match the survey responses with student performance in the trading game and performance in the class overall. The survey results show that the stock trading game has a positive effect on student engagement. Furthermore, the participation in the stock trading game leads to a higher level of interest in future finance classes and careers in finance.

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(2026) "Teaching Corporate Finance using a Stock Trading Simulation: Student Expectations, Engagement, Performance, and Satisfaction," Journal of Economics and Finance Education: Vol. 16: Iss. 2, Article 8.
Available at: https://scholarship.rollins.edu/jefe/vol16/iss2/8