Having completed this module, you will be able to understand:
-How financial markets are essentially a system of money flowing from capitalists to entrepreneurs and back.
-Historical theories of what financial markets were thought to be
History of Corporate Finance
Financial markets, Risk, Bubbles, Mergers and Acquisitions, Options, Leveraged Buyouts, Hostile Takeovers, and More.
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Total ContentWhat you will learn
Understand the purpose of financial and capital markets
Realize the importance of intellectual property protection and how it determines technological innovation
Learn market efficiency and risk
Irrespective of political ideology, understand how government can help or hinder an economy
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10 sections • 15 lectures • 02:34:32 total lengthFinancial and Capital Markets
09:18
The Importance of Intellectual Property Protection
08:29
Having completed this module, you will be able to understand:
-How intellectual property protection provides trust in financial systems.
-What influences companies to innovate
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Requirements
No prior preparation or prerequisites are required for this course.
Target Audience
Anyone interested in learning about the history of finance and why modern day economics developed the way it did
Those curious to learn about the fascinating ways people made and lost a lot of money
Anyone interested in Finance, Economics, or Financial Theory
About this course
Unlock the fascinating story behind the world of modern finance in this engaging course. You'll journey through the birth of financial theories, explore how government experiments and ideological battles shaped entire economies, and witness the dramatic rise — and fall — of financial markets.
We’ll introduce you to the brilliant thinkers who revolutionized finance, uncover wild scams that (briefly) fooled the world, and break down complex financial concepts into simple, relatable ideas anyone can understand.
In this course, you’ll learn to confidently navigate and discuss topics like:
- Financial and Capital Markets: What are they, and why do they exist?
- The Importance of Intellectual Property Protection
- Market Efficiency, Risk, and the Causes of Market Crashes
- How Diversification Helps Manage Risk
- The Dynamics of Market Bubbles
- The Role of Government in Financial Markets: Help or Hindrance?
- The Basics of Options Trading Strategies
- Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Takeovers
- Leveraged Buyouts and Defense Tactics
- The 2008 U.S. Housing Collapse: Understanding the financial tools that triggered it
...and so much more.
- By the end of this class, you’ll be able to:
- Speak fluently about key financial concepts
- Unpack and understand financial news with ease
- Spot financial strategies and ideas in everyday life
Whether you're a curious beginner or looking to strengthen your financial knowledge, this course will open your eyes to the forces that have shaped — and continue to shape — our world.
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Meet your instructor
Chester Sky
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Hey there! I’m Chester Sky — a creator, problem-solver, and full-time enthusiast of turning “I have no idea what I’m doing” into “Wow, I actually get this.”
I’ve never been naturally gifted. I’ve been the stuck beginner, the frustrated learner, the late-night Googler. That’s why I teach the way I wish I’d been taught—no fluff, no ego, just real, practical learning that clicks.
My mission? To make complex ideas feel simple, useful, and even (dare I say?) fun. Whether you’re here to switch careers, upskill, or finally tackle that topic you’ve been avoiding—I’ve got your back. I build every course with heart, humor, and the belief that you can do this.
So let’s dive in. Your next skill (and a more confident you) is just a few lessons away....
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