Individual Assignment - Abstract Write-Up Mergers & Acquisitions Introduction (Objective of the Assignment) To research is to learn-- the exercise of reading academic research studies in the field of finance is one that should be embraced by all active and/or aspiring practitioners. The Journal of Finance is the most widely cited academic journal on finance. It is also the official publication of The American Finance Association, the premier academic organization devoted to the study and promotion of knowledge about financial economics. The Journal of Financial Economics is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering theoretical and empirical topics in financial economics. These two journals are considered by most to be the top two finance journals in the world. Note: The JHU Libraries have subscriptions to these two journals. As a Carey student, you have access to these resources in the Library at no additional marginal cost. The objective is to read any study relating to mergers, acquisitions or corporate restructurings from one of these two journals and to summarize it with your opinion. Assignment Requirements Create an abstract based on an article appearing in the Journal of Finance or Journal of Financial