Financial Markets

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Financial Markets

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About this course: Professor Robert Shiller, 2013 Nobel Prize winner in Economic Sciences, explores the topic of Financial Markets in this eight module course.

Created by:   Yale University
  • Taught by:    Robert Shiller, Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University

    Economics
Commitment 6-12 hours/week Language English, Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified) How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See all 434 reviews Coursework

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When you enroll for courses through Coursera you get to choose for a paid plan or for a free plan

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  • Paid plan: Commit to earning a Certificate—it's a trusted, shareable way to showcase your new skills.

About this course: Professor Robert Shiller, 2013 Nobel Prize winner in Economic Sciences, explores the topic of Financial Markets in this eight module course.

Created by:   Yale University
  • Taught by:    Robert Shiller, Sterling Professor of Economics at Yale University

    Economics
Commitment 6-12 hours/week Language English, Subtitles: Chinese (Simplified) How To Pass Pass all graded assignments to complete the course. User Ratings 4.7 stars Average User Rating 4.7See all 434 reviews Coursework

Each course is like an interactive textbook, featuring pre-recorded videos, quizzes and projects.

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Syllabus


WEEK 1


Basic Principles of Finance and Risk Management
In this module, Professor Shiller introduces portfolio diversification, supporting financial institutions, and discusses the opportunities and vulnerabilities of risk management institutions. Guest speaker: Maurice "Hank" Greenberg  


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Graded: Basic Principles of Finance and Risk Management

WEEK 2


Efficient Markets versus Behavioral Finance
In this module, Professor Shiller teaches about efficient markets, behavioral finance and the role of the psychology. Guest speaker: David Swensen  


4 videos expand
Graded: Efficient Markets versus Behavioral Finance

WEEK 3


Debt versus Equity
In this module, Professor Shiller discusses the theory of debt, its proper role, and leverage cycles. He also covers corporate stocks. Guest Speaker: Laura Cha  


5 videos expand
Graded: Debt versus Equity

WEEK 4


Real Estate, Regulation and Enterprise
In this module, Professor Shiller teaches about real estate, misbehavior, regulation, and self-regulation. Guest Speaker: Carl Icahn  


5 videos expand
Graded: Real Estate, Regulation, and Enterprise

WEEK 5


Forward Futures and Options Markets
Professor Shiller presents forward, futures, and options markets. Guest Speaker: Andrew Redleaf  


5 videos expand
Graded: Forward Futures and Options Markets

WEEK 6


Monetary Policy
This module covers banks and monetary policy. Guest Speaker: Larry Summers 


4 videos expand
Graded: Monetary Policy

WEEK 7


Critical Elements of the Financial Infrastructure
This module teaches about investment banks, professional money managers and their influence, exhanges, brokers, dealers, and clearinghouses. Guest Speaker: Schwarzman 


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Graded: Critical Elements of the Financial Infrastructure

WEEK 8


Finance and the Broader Public Purpose
Professor Shiller conludes the course with this module, discussing public and non-profit finance, and finding your purpose in the world of financial capitalism. 


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Graded: Finance and the Broader Public Purpose
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