1. Discuss AES Corporation's corporate evolution and its recent performance. How did it change from its humble beginnings into one of the premier global power companies? Where did it chose to expand and why?

1. What is the firm's business model? Characterize the structure of its revenue and costs.

2. Investigate the company's organizational structure and how it affects corporate decision making. Does it make sense? Why or why not?

3. What are the companies risk factors? What type of exposures are they facing and how are they addressing the resulting operating and financial risks?