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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Financial Markets by Yale University

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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....

Top reviews

JC

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.

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 Albert L

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Aug 30, 2018

Very good overview on financial markets - great way to jog my memory and learn all sorts useful new facts about the financial markets. This course will make me a better investor.

By George D

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Jun 2, 2018

To have a Nobel prize winner as a teacher (even online) is something unique. Everyone which is interested of how financial markets work in the real world should take this course.

By Kelly U

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May 6, 2022

I enjoyed the matter-of-fact way the course wastaught and the plain and simple language that aided the understanding of the terms. The Lecturer simplified the financial markets.

By Deepak K A

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Sep 20, 2021

Thanks to Mr. Robert Shiller to make Financial Market learning curve an erudite discussion . I am feeling enriched and empowered with great perspective and insightful learning .

By Adithya N a

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Feb 10, 2021

Thank you for this great course. Anyone trying to learn the basics of fin markets should do this. If you are interested in stock market etc, you should definitely do the course.

By Creig L P

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Jan 4, 2021

This course really helped me understand the basics of Finance and Investment Banking, and the underlying factors that can affect your market portfolio, in a long period of time.

By Pane M

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May 14, 2020

It was a pleasure to be a part of the course, I enjoyed every moment. I highly recommend it for any one interested in Financial Markets. Professor Shiller is an amazing teacher.

By Carlos O M

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Oct 17, 2019

No tenia ni la menor idea de como funcionaban los mercados financieros, pero con este curso y la explicacion del robert shiller comprendí las bases básicas del mundo financiero

By Guillaume T

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Mar 22, 2019

It is simply a blast to listen to Professor Shiller, who drops witty elements of wisdom in all areas of economics that the course goes through. Really worth the time investment!

By Aleksandra Y

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Nov 19, 2017

Professor Shiller impressed me a lot. Even though I had been graduated from non-english speaking university, I have studied a lot through Professor's "Financial Markets Course".

By Susan H

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Apr 19, 2022

This is a very thorough overview and the Professor is extremely engaging. He brings in a few additional speakers who also added tremendously to the wealth of informaion shared.

By Alan G

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Nov 2, 2020

Robert Shiller is a well known expert and it was an honor taking his class. Especially liked learning the meaning of some fairly common terms, that I did not fully understand.

By Abiola A

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Sep 18, 2020

I particularly love the wealth of knowledge available on this course. The depth with which Prof taught the courses made the concepts stick. I appreciate the salon sessions too!

By Paulo Y K

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Sep 2, 2020

Eu realmente gostei deste curso. Me ajudou a pensar de forma diferente. É um curso que eu vou recomendar para todos meus colegas. O prof. Shiller é realmente um cara fenomenal!

By Antoine S

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Sep 18, 2017

The course was a great overview of Financial Markets. It was a great course with valuable information that has inspired me to delve deeper into the world of financial literacy

By Sher K

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Apr 14, 2021

The course has been very useful in understanding many key terms of financial market. It gave me an insight into the working of stock markets and other financials institutions.

By Hio I L

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Feb 6, 2021

I am grateful for the opportunity to attend the course, which will give me many interesting examples to understand more, but also make me more motivated to complete the course

By Dr. G

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Jul 22, 2022

Excellent course. Prof. Shiller takes you on an engaging journey through the world of financial markets, and his humanity first perpectives are very filling food for thought.

By Luigi V A

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Apr 11, 2022

Financial Markets give me another perspective of the finances's meaning. Personally, I think the idea of build a better world for all of us is the added value of this course.

By Launardo

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Aug 30, 2021

Really interesting course by robert shiller. I thank you for lecturing us. I get a lot of knowledges such as behavioral of finance, market finance, and the regulation itself.

By Trina M

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Jun 25, 2021

Financial theory was certainly covered and was easily followed. Would certainly suggest this to anyone that would like to explore the general foundation of financial markets.

By Luis A C C

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Mar 6, 2021

It is a good course for people who want to enter the world of finance. I learned so much with this course and I thank Coursera for having quality courses on their plataform.

By Cindy Y

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Feb 10, 2021

Fantastic course from a fantastic teacher! Professor Shiller makes the topics come alive with memorable examples, especially those where he lived through them. Many thanks!

By Dan G

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Sep 5, 2020

This course offers a good, broad overview and history of financial markets. Professor Shiller shares his extensive knowledge with interesting examples and an engaging style.

By Kianti S

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Jul 22, 2020

I've learned so much. Definitely a must course when you want to delve into the world of finance. Professor Robert Shiller did a fantastic jobs on discussing all the concepts.