Each student is required to write a 3-page APA style paper concerning Bernie Madoff and his Ponti scheme, the effects American Economy and Corporate Finance. A copy of your paper must be emailed to me at and a physical copy handed in on Tuesday 3/15/16. No Exceptions! 1. Background on Bernie Madoff 2. Summary of the Bernie Madoff Scheme including how the scheme was created, major contributors, environments and events. 3. How the Scheme affected the American economy 4. How the scheme relates fo the topics discussed in this course and Corporate Finance as a whole