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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Skills you'll gain
- Capital Markets
- Risk Management
- Financial Regulations
- Portfolio Risk
- Financial Industry Regulatory Authorities
- Governance
- Equities
- Investments
- Investment Banking
- Finance
- Securities (Finance)
- Financial Regulation
- Financial Market
- Bank Regulations
- Derivatives
- Behavioral Economics
- Portfolio Management
- Corporate Finance
- Banking
- Financial Services
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Reviewed on Apr 16, 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. 100% recommended.
Reviewed on Sep 24, 2020
The Professor was very knowledgeable and carried the class along with him. He made the course very easy for me even though the course was long. I want to use this opportunity to say thank you to him.
Reviewed on May 7, 2020
It is a very interesting course and it covers all topics that one should have knowledge about. Assessments were not up to mark but the course will make well versed with major finance topics and terms
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