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About the Course

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....

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BK

Oct 25, 2021

This course is so useful to know about finance in depth it gives more examples about the finance . It help to make more decision in finance market. It also motivate students to attract towards finance

IH

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.

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By Georgina S M

Aug 18, 2024

Excellent course. As someone who does not come from an economic or financial background, I found it to be a fantastic introduction to financial markets. As a highlight, I greatly enjoyed the guest lectures in Module 7. Thank you Professor Shiller!

By Saksit T

Mar 2, 2021

the course wrap foundation info of the financial market and a few for banking and regulator firms. its a great idea to start learning the course. I'm sure it will help you setting up on financial and banking knowledge, thank you professor Shiller.

By Luca S

Nov 3, 2020

An excellent course in providing you with the basics of how financial markets operate and core financial theory. Highly recommend to anyone interested in learning more about finance, not only those envisioning a career for themselves in the field!

By Габбасова И М

Aug 4, 2020

I`m strongly satisfied with this course. It was new experience for me and I thank developers of the course, Professor Shiller and also assistant Arun. I`ve gained knowledge in the Finance, Behavioral Finance and much more than that. Thank you all.

By Mamookho R

Jan 5, 2020

The course is very helpful and educational at the same time. I honestly feel educated and enriched by knowledge even though I am still in the early stages of my studies. Thank you so much for granting us this opportunity, truly knowledge is power.

By Elen

Oct 9, 2024

The course is perfectly tailored to equip the learner with all the necessary tools and knowledge for navigating in the US Financial system. Thanks to Professor Shiller for his thoughtful structuring of the course! Had loads of fun while doing it!

By Stevie P

Oct 3, 2022

This was a fantastic course that offers learners a deeper understanding on financial principles in various markets. I would recommend this course to anyone who is wanting to deepen their understanding on financial markets and financial theories.

By Heather H

Feb 3, 2021

Interesting course given by a compassionate lecturer. Thank you Yale and Coursera for giving me an interesting diversion during Covid-19. I would love to do a short updated 2021 version with all the new financial quirks and financial innovations.

By Paola V G

Dec 5, 2020

Me encanto haber conocido a travès de la plataforma al Profesor Shiller, quien supo exponer los conceptos muy claramente y bajados a la realidad, el curso fue muy interesante y me conmueve cuanta pasion hay por las finzanzas, lo recomiendo 10000%

By Randy S

Jul 25, 2020

When I started this class I knew absolutely nothing about finance. After finishing this amazing course I have a good understanding of all the different financial markets and devices. First two weeks were tough for me but I'm glad I stuck with it.

By Kenneth L

Mar 27, 2020

'Financial Markets' is an excellent course which provides valuable insights into the functioning of today's financial markets. It also affords a view of some of the latest financial innovations which can be creatively employed to benefit society.

By Príncipe Z

Feb 26, 2020

the lessons are very clear and not so complex to understand. And the conversation room brings a plus on a way it gave me a space to think on the questions that the students were asking, on which I saw myself with the same doubts. Thanks Professor

By Heather H

Sep 8, 2017

Such an amazing course. I knew nothing about financial markets starting out, and I know feel able to hold my own in a basic finance conversation. Professor Shiller is a wonderful instructor and clearly a brilliant man. Would definitely recommend!

By Madhav B

May 20, 2021

THIS WAS MY FIRST COURSERA COURSE , I AM REALLY HAPPY TO LEARN SO MANY NEW THINGS ABOUT FINANCE . THIS COURSE HAD MADE A HUGE IMPACT ON ME AND HAD MADE ME ABLE TO TRY NEW THINGS ( IDEAS ) ABOUT FINANCE.

THANK YOU COURSERA & PROF. ROBERT SHILLER

By ᴠᴛʀɪɢᴜɴ

Dec 30, 2020

Overall I love all the classes All the instructors are kind and patient. They are very experienced in the programs they are teaching. I have recommended this site to all my friends, family, and employer. I look forward to taking more classes ."

By Adhityha S P

Dec 30, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed the course. Professor Shiller made me understand various Financial markets terms and basics with many real-world examples. This course makes me think differently about Finance and how to build myself an effective career in it.

By Zong Y

Jul 15, 2020

the course was entertaining throughout, and it provided an interesting and valuable insight and introduction into the basics of finance and how many of these things will apply to our real world lives as present/future working members of society.

By Utkarsh P

Jun 22, 2020

A necessary step towards the world of Finance for students. The Modules are highly relevant and engaging with incredible insights by Professor Shiller on the Financial Crisis of 2008 and the overall functions of different Financial Institutions.

By Nikolaos P

Feb 1, 2024

Mr. Shiller has extensive knowledge with amazing stories to share. I really wish I could have this man as my professor in finance. Everybody has to learn from him, even the most experienced ones in the field of Finance. Tons of respect for him.

By Abhishek S

Dec 10, 2020

Finally my searching completed when i reach this course. Here i have read practical and theoretical finance and also understand how the financial market work. Thank you Prof. Robert Shiller its my honour to be the part of this excellent course.

By Murilo V T A

Sep 10, 2020

Professor Shiller is an excellent teacher, always attached to the real world and to how finance affects every single one's life. Although I've found the slides too summed up, the overall content of the course is very relevant. Excellent course.

By Tobias C

Jun 6, 2020

Excellent course which combines theory of finance with practical experience from past till present (till around 2016). Attending this course can be of interest for finance professionals as well as private people, as the content matters to both.

By Sandeep R

May 14, 2020

Prof. Robert Shiller makes this course exceptional and different through his knowledge, delivering style and experience in finance. Loved the course. It is highly recommended to anyone who is interested to know about various aspects of finance.

By Malvika A

May 7, 2020

This course is an entire package of Financial Markets designed in a very thoughtful way. Mr. Robert Shiller is a wonderful teacher! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and helping me take my first step into understanding the Financial Markets!

By Srujan G

May 7, 2020

awesome course.I really didn't know anything about how the financial markets work , but now i know how it really works and how behavioral financing impacts on the financial management. This course is really helpful . Thank you professor shiller