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Finance for Everyone: Markets

Markets begins with one of the most common and important elements of the financial system – interest rates. You will learn why interest rates have always been a key barometer in determining the value of everything. You will explore the changing influence of interest rates; the impact of interest rates on consumption, investment and economic growth; and the bizarre realities of negative interest rates. Markets explains how interest rates change the value of all financial instruments, highlighting the role of the bond and stock markets that have toppled empires. We take a closer look at the equity pricing models and equity markets that reverberate across the globe, and explore everything from the first stock ever issued – by the Dutch East India Company – to the little-understood but powerful derivative securities market. By the end of the course, you will have developed insight into the intersections of the financial markets with worlds of policy, politics, and power. You will have demonstrated that insight by teaching an important financial concept and translating a financial product or transaction to someone who will clearly benefit from your advice.

Status: Market Analysis
Status: Financial Modeling
BeginnerCourse12 hours

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CS

5.0Reviewed Jul 28, 2020

It was a nice experience to learn new information regarding finance.

AR

5.0Reviewed May 19, 2020

I liked this course and its very useful for us for making our future bright.I would like to thank you all.

OS

5.0Reviewed Aug 12, 2021

It was one of the best courses I attended. Thanks to my dear teacher and all my friends.

LP

5.0Reviewed Jun 16, 2020

This course is very useful for someone seeking for fundamental knowledge in Financial Market. Course Instructor is very good as well. I invite all to enroll to this course

H

5.0Reviewed Apr 27, 2023

This course gives you a broad understanding of how markets work and how interest rates affect everything. The course also gives you some ideas on how to compute the 'fair price' of stocks and bonds.

DS

5.0Reviewed Aug 10, 2020

I have always been interest in derivatives. And I have learnt a lot.

PJ

5.0Reviewed Jun 4, 2020

It was great experience to learn with coursera. Thank you

ST

5.0Reviewed May 23, 2020

wonderful course to understand the value of markets and how to calculate or predict the market

HS

4.0Reviewed May 18, 2020

THIS COURSE GAVE A VERY GOOD UNDERSTANDING OF MARKETS.

ST

4.0Reviewed Jun 7, 2020

the course is good and it will enhance the knowledge of financial markets

N

5.0Reviewed May 25, 2020

It was again a wonderful experience of learning. Don't think before you join this course just go ahead.

NN

5.0Reviewed Jun 28, 2020

All the videos are very informative and I gained a better knowledge about what financial market is all about.

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