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.
