An overview of the ideas, methods, and institutions that permit human society to manage risks and foster enterprise. Emphasis on financially-savvy leadership skills. Description of practices today and analysis of prospects for the future. Introduction to risk management and behavioral finance principles to understand the real-world functioning of securities, insurance, and banking industries. The ultimate goal of this course is using such industries effectively and towards a better society.
Financial Markets
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- Financial Management
- Equities
- Financial Services
- Portfolio Management
- Governance
- Investment Banking
- Portfolio Risk
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities
- Bank Regulations
- Finance
- Securities (Finance)
- Financial Regulations
- Risk Management
- Financial Systems
- Investments
- Behavioral Economics
- Financial Regulation
- Capital Markets
- Banking
- Financial Market
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Università di Napoli Federico II
University of Geneva
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IH
Reviewed on Mar 9, 2021
This course is easy to follow and interesting. Professor Shiller is very motivating. It not teaching about finance but more importantly how finance can build a better life for all. Really recommended.
IG
Reviewed on Dec 30, 2025
Learned tons of valuable information. These lessons gave me a great benchmark regarding financial markets and Professor Shiller had great stories and unique perspectives/takes to the financial world.
JC
Reviewed on Aug 19, 2020
Curso perfeito em todos os aspectos, me introduziu ao mercado financeiro e me fez querer escolher essa área para atuar. Robert Shiller merece o posto de maiores economistas que temos, pessoa incrível.
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