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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....

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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 Thị H V N

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May 6, 2022

Financial Markets was a very intriguing and applicable course to real world situations. Robert Shiller incorporated personal experience into theory and mathematical equations which assisted in memorization and understanding of the financial institutions. The guest speakers further informed of innovative solutions which assisted developing nations in overcoming financial strain and availability of alternative funding through social institutions.

By Alexey S

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Aug 27, 2018

Financial Markets was a very intriguing and applicable course to real world situations. Robert Shiller incorporated personal experience into theory and mathematical equations which assisted in memorization and understanding of the financial institutions. The guest speakers further informed of innovative solutions which assisted developing nations in overcoming financial strain and availability of alternative funding through social institutions.

By Jack S

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Apr 28, 2020

I want to thank Coursera, Yale University as well as Robert Shiller for creating this course and making it free for all during these unprecedented times. I believe that keeping the mind sharp is more important now than it has ever been and you have offered a chance for individuals like myself to do something positive with their time spent in isolation. If I'm ever passing New Haven, Connecticut I'll be sure to drop by and thank you in person!

By Lyrics V

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Aug 14, 2023

This course is everything but traditional and boring. Talking about AI, pandemics... all in 2016 by proffesor who kind of predicted a 2008 crysis in 2006... I think there is not a better or more fun way to learn about Financial Markets than this course. It is not simply talking about Economics and Finance, it is also heavily focused on Psychology, Bihevioral Finance and Phylantrophics alongside Social Issues and Innovation. I give it a 11/10

By Mostafa S

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Oct 6, 2020

Professor Shiller is the best without any competition. i have learned a lot of information from him and

i still learning from him. his way in explanation are very simple and exciting until he reach the information .he was with me all time thanks again and i will review again and again the course.

of course i recommend the course for every one who wants to get to learning something new in his life.

Thanks again and we expected more from you.

By Joaquin A C B

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May 10, 2023

This course woke me up in the best way possible! I learned so many things and I can't wait to use all of it to my day-to-day life even though I'm not a business major! Professor Shiller is A GEM! He's one of those Professors that will actually make you think more and think deeper than usual. He's also very straight to the point which I love because I still have real life real time school if you get what I'm saying! This course is AMAZING.

By Lucas R D

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Mar 20, 2023

The best course in my opinion for people has desire begin in financial markets. The Professor Mr. Robert don't talk like normal life (I guess that he do this way cause he knows that have many students from countries that has no structure to english for all people - This turn Professor like a magician). You learn a lot and lot about everything financial markets and then you could choose the area that you needs to involve yourself. #Ethics

By Roberto P F G

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Feb 15, 2023

Curso muito explicativo e genérico, fornecendo uma ampla visão do mercado financeiro mundial, suas características e nuances. O professor laureado com o prêmio Nobel, Robert Shiller, soube apresentar com clareza e empenho os temas propostos. Trata-se de um ótimo curso para aqueles que desejam conhecer mais sobre como é o funcionamento do mercado financeiro mundial, com maior ênfase nos Estados Unidos, o maior mercado de ações do mundo.

By Fereshteh A

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Apr 29, 2018

I would like to thanks Yale University and Coursera for this opportunity, this course contains information on Financial Markets that depending on how eager students are, one can go deeper and increase his/her knowledge. I Personally enjoyed the Options, Bonds and Financialization of real estate as topics. I would like to see more engagement; for instant if we can add a section to have more up to date topics about financial industry.

By Ariel V

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Jun 28, 2020

I am a chemist with no finance background. About 6 months ago, I decided to start investing in the stock market and thought I would try this course to learn more about finance and I cannot praise this course enough. I did really well and have learned a lot about investment strategies well beyond the stock market. I have recommended this course on my facebook to all of my friends and family and I will say, it is 100% worth your time.

By Melissa B

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Nov 12, 2023

This is an excellent course. It opened my eyes to how finance, through innovation in financial products, and ultimately public policy, has the potential to have great positive social impact. Additionally, a wealth of overall knowledge of financial markets, financial instruments, and some of the history behind various innovations. Bonus interviews and guest lecturer segments emphasized and supported the values of the course as well.

By Abdullah J

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Sep 6, 2020

One of the best courses I've taken so far in Coursera. "Financial Market" was a great course that covered topics ranging from financial history to ethical and moral connotations of finance. Moreover, finance and technology are in many ways connected.

Also, I would love to thank Professor Shiller for his excellent lecture that fascinated my understanding of finance. I look forward to taking more of his course lectures in the future.

By Boyan D

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Jun 23, 2020

THE COURSE WAS GREAT, THE PROFESSOR WAS AMAZING AND VERY THOUGHTFUL ON HOW TO PRESENT THE INFORMATION. IT'S EVERYTHING I THOUGHT THE CLASS WOULD BE AND IT WAS FAIR TO ITS EXPLANATION ON WHAT WAS TO BE COVERED. ALONG WITH THE BOOKS, IT COVERED EVERYTHING I NEEDED AND A LOT MORE; IN A VERY PRACTICAL USEFUL WAY RATHER THAN THEORY. THANK YOU PROFESSOR FOR SHARING. I WILL CHECK BACK IN WHEN I START RUNNING MY FIRST HEDGE FUND. CHEERS.

By María F D

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Jun 11, 2021

I have never, ever in my life, taken a better and clearer class of every finance subject. Professor Shiller dominates every concept and thats´ whay he is so good and clear in explaining. He is a genius. It is a gift from him to us in every master class he delivers. He is a very generous person and an excellent human being. For certain my role model.

Thank you very much Professor Schiller. Congratulations for such great course!!!

By Binyameen K V

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Aug 7, 2020

This is the best financial markets course that you will ever come across. The way the professor explains each and every single topic backed with innumerous examples is simply enthralling. The amount of experience that he brings to the class is unmatched. It's a huge privilege attending his class. Even if you don't have any idea about finance, this course will leave you amazed.

Highly Recommended to every single learner out there.

By Demetrio F C

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Aug 20, 2022

The course, held by Professor R. J. Shiller, provides a general outstanding on financial markets, focusing on financial mechanisms whose functioning must be clear to anybody in our days. Therefore, it emphasizes the importance of finance as a means to improve society, and especially low-income classes. All things considered, I am fully satisfiied with my choice to undertake such course. Don't hesitate, just join the community!

By Francisco F

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May 19, 2020

Un curso interesante y muy educativo, te ayuda a entender de una manera simple las estructuras y complejidades de los mercados financieros, todo esto de la mano de un gran economista, como lo es, el profesor shiller. / An interesting and highly educational course helps you to understand in a simple way the structures and complexities of financial markets, all this from the hand of a great economist, such as Professor Shiller.

By Ivaylo T

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Sep 21, 2022

This course equips the learner with a solid foundational knowledge of finance in an accessible and time-efficient manner. I personally enjoyed every single week of the course and particularly enjoyed listening to Robert Shiller's lectures during my commute, evening walk, or Saturday mornings. The added requirement for an essay allows for exercising critical thinking on top of learning various concepts throughout the course.

By Daisuke S

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Jul 12, 2020

The course content was excellent, as one might expect from professor Shiller. However, sometimes the questions in the quizzes could be improved to fit a more general class of people. For example, asking where the first benefit corporation was first established is not relevant to me because I do not reside and do not plan any time in the future, to reside in the US, although hearing about it in the lecture was interesting.

By Andrii V

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Jul 18, 2020

In this course, I really liked the way it was structured and delivered - in a clear and understandable way. Also, it was very nice to listen to the Professor. The assignments were very well structured and very simple to understand. Every topic which was incorporated in this course was thoroughly discussed. I am pretty sure that I can recommend this course to all my friends who are interested in the financial industry.

By Willy L C

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May 11, 2020

Excelente curso, su diseño y plataforma interactiva fueron maravillosas. El profesor Shiller, gran formador, se denota su pasión por la formación del capital humano y un vasto dominio de los recursos financieros y de la economía en su conjunto. Muchas gracias, por la oportunidad de participar y expandir mis conocimientos, los cuales aplicaré en el desarrollo de mi área en el manejo y gestión de los bosques tropicales.

By Chaitanya J

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May 4, 2021

Prof . Shiller has structured the course in a beautiful way taking us from classroom to general discussion with students. I learned a lot and had fun along the way. I truly recommend this course to all who are interested not only in finance but to those also who want to find out how the economy works with the help of finance. My sincere appreciation to Prof Shiller and his whole team for making this wonderful course.

By Ali K

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Oct 4, 2020

It was an exceptional course. It was amazing privilege to be in Robert J Shiller course, whom won Noble Prize in Economic Science. I learnt a lot about financial market history, concept behind financial tools, derivatives and inflation and so many informative topics which gave me good sight about Financial Market.

Special Thanks to Yale University for providing this course for free for all students around the world.

By Matthijs J

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Nov 21, 2017

A very good course for people who are new to financial markets and like to know more about it. A great course which shows you the landscape of the modern markets and how they came to the point we are now. At the end I had a good general overview of the working of different markets and what the general principals are. Robert Shiller is a very good teacher and really makes you enthusiastic about the financial world.

By Philippe V

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Nov 2, 2017

Very good introductory course to financial markets. Provides a great understanding of the financial framework that is central in a capitalist society. I appreciated the clear explanations of professor Schiller, as well as the historical context regarding the various financial tools that are available nowadays (insurance, stocks, options ,etc.). This is a great course to get a good understanding of modern finance.