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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 Marcin L

Aug 12, 2017

Professor Shiller is an inspiring person with immense knowledge and great personality (down-to-earth, positive, encouraging ethical and socially-responsible attitude). The course itself is comprehensive, well structured and gives historical background to the theoretical concepts, which helps to better comprehend the reasoning behind them. For me, it has propelled my interest in finance and motivated me to undertake new endeavors in the field.

If you were to take one online finance course, choose this one. Trust me, before I enrolled I had seen stellar reviews too, and the course has definitely lived up to, or even exceeded, my expectations.

By Irene H

May 23, 2020

This was a great introduction to financial markets. I have been a home owner and investor for a long time and have various forms of insurance but had never connected the dots before taking this course. It was interesting to hear how long some concepts have been around, eg. the rice trading markets of Japan. Also, the course went beyond what I usually associated with "finance", i.e. the world of business, and touched briefly on things like non-profits, cooperatives, and various ways to empower people who have limited access to financial advice, money or insurance. Many thanks to Mr. Shiller and Yale for an eye-opening learning experience.

By Richa A

Aug 21, 2021

Topics are explained very lucidly by the Professor. The recordings of in-depth conversations with the students clears all the potential doubts that may arise while learning about various topics. Though I certainly feel that there were certain aspects that could have been optional considering it is a course opted by learners across the globe, learning about US state regulations is a particularly futile exercise if one never plans to interact with the US market.

But overall, a superb course, kudos to Coursera, Yale and Professor Shiller for this making this amazing course available to us.

This could not have been any better!

By HEngin B

May 1, 2020

Dear Mr.Schiller,

I have really enjoyed this course and couldn't have waited to take exams. Your deep knowledge as well as commitment for teaching make all learning as an unprecedented experience that I have never had before.

As an individual I became your fan and surely will follow you in social, printed and all media from now on.

Again, it was my pleasure to be your long distance student, surely I will seek opportunities to meet with you personally if I visited New Heaven again. I want you to know that you have a new Turkish fan in this land who will be long time loyal to your teaching.

Regards

H.Engin Bilgin

90-5322948803.

By Dr C S

Nov 15, 2017

This course is one of the best online courses I have attended and I recommend it for everyone who has an interest in financial markets, no matter what background.

The courses is at phases pretty challenging, but so are financial markets and so you will get a realistic understanding of what investing means.

Professor Shiller is very amicable as a speaker and his strong focus on a 'real world' approach, ethical concerns and also the pitfalls of investing gives a lot of food for thought.

To make the course even better, Shiller and his team could recommend a bit supporting materials and literature for those who want to read on.

By XIAOXIA G

Jun 15, 2023

In the field of finance, theory helps us build financial instruments and systems. This tool system is like the engine of a car, there are many complex parts in it, and each part must be tightly seamed before it can function properly. However, there were bound to be problems when financial instruments were first invented. After many people, it took many years to practice and correct the problem, and then it was better and better. Eventually, there will be a sound set of theories. Finance is so important that you will find that successful rising countries generally have well-developed financial systems and institutions.

By Sara R

Nov 1, 2020

Me encanto el curso, creo que es moderno con las herramientas básicas para empezar a entender los mercados financieros y en qué consisten; fue un goce escuchar al profesor Schiller dar su cátedra. Gracias a Coursera por darnos esta oportunidad de escuchar una clase de boca de un premio Nobel.

I liked this course very much, I think its modern and gives you the basic skills to start to understand financial markets and what do they consist in. It was a real pleasure to listen to Professor Schiller give this class, Thanks to Coursera for giving us the opportunity to hear a course from the mouth of this Nobel Prize winner.

By Matthew

May 27, 2018

A course that builds strong foundations in financial principles. A lite foundation in financial theory is a suggested prerequisite, but the material is not overwhelming given the amount of readings, videos, and references. The best part about the course is the historical backstories of WHY financial principles and theories exists... many course simple explain WHAT they are, and how they're calculated. This course builds over hundreds of years to the present day and questions itself as it looks out towards the next 100 years. Highly recommended for anyone with even a budding interest in behavioral finance.

By Rishi M

Sep 5, 2020

Happy teacher day sir, Robert Shiller sir is a great sir and he taught very good his attitude is very good towards students and he is down to earth man he is the best teacher and person when he taught he give clear information about the points, it is my dream to meet this great teacher.. I have very happy that he taught me.. he is world to me, i have tell my friends that Shiller sir is a great teacher.. in this world very less people are left like a shiller sir who are very good and down to earth man.. I pray to good to help and give good health and life to shiller sir.. It look awkward but i love you sir,,

By Alex A

Jul 1, 2022

The Financial Market course lectured by professor Robert Shiller is an art of work, the Professor Shiller is so engaging. For those who are passionate about finance like myself, I am sure you will love it! The course is an invitation for thinking about developing tools in finance in order to optimize the quality of living for the whole society. When I started attending the course I could not stop doing, I was so addicted in a good sense that I got carried away by the course. Although I took the course in June 2022 and the course was given in 2016, it is timeless. Therefore, I strongly recommend it! 

By Fasil T S

Nov 19, 2022

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By mbishibishi e

Jun 29, 2022

Save from digital currency, which is not discussed at all in the course, this is a fantastic 360-degree review of the traditional financial markets. Prof Shiller takes his students on a critical analysis of how people and financial institutions behave in the market. He examines different financial ideas and theories advocated and implemented over the course of the evolution of finance--why some failed and others appear to be doing better. And along the way, he offers crucial, eye-opening insights and advice to the layperson on personal finance in the increasingly complex financial markets.

By Juan C E P

Dec 27, 2020

Wonderful course on Financial Markets. I personally think the focus is on Financial Risk Management, which is great. I learned a lot and I am sure it will be very useful for success in my personal and professional life. I would appreciate it if you could update it and take us into account especially with the changes in the world economy that are warned with the global pandemic of SARS-2 (COVID-19) That we are currently living and that will definitely change the whole world as we knew it, especially regarding finances in general. Thanks to Professor Shiller for this magnificent course!

By ジョ ケイチョウ

Oct 12, 2023

Although I am a computer science major, I really enjoyed this course. Having curiosity about other fields, I took a course from Mr. Robert Shiller. The reason I recommend this course is to deepen your understanding of the fundamentals of finance by taking Robert Shiller's course, the history and development of finance, as well as the Q&A discussions with your partners. It is good for students who want to get started in finance. Personally, I think that the link content in the course is also very rich, and you have to read it carefully to realize the mystery of financial knowledge.

By Chris J B B

Jun 6, 2020

This course has taught me financial literacy. I have learned how financial markets work, how financial system, innovations, instruments, institutions function and perform their purpose in the society. I also learned the greater purpose of finance which does not only focuses on our self but on the bigger society. Everyone should engage themselves in financial activities because finance is not only for the rich. Everybody should be financially literate and learn how to manage their own risks not only for themselves but also to contribute for a better society and for the common good.

By Marco S

Mar 1, 2023

The course provides a broad overview of the financial markets and how they operate. In fact, the content covered in the course should ideally be taught in public schools, before people invest their money in any form, be it speculation, investment, or home buying. Since the financial markets and their trends are evolving rapidly, it would have been interesting to receive periodic updates from Mr. Shiller on the post-COVID situation. Overall, I have gained a lot from the course and would be happy to recommend it to others. Thank you for making this model accessible to the public.

By Beatriz C S

May 2, 2018

This course provides an overall vision about US's financial system mixed with basic financial concepts and it's an interesting introduction to behavioral finance. Professor's Robert Shiller lessons are clear, direct and unique.

The course is structured so that all the concepts are clear through a mix of lectures given by Professor Robert Shiller and more informal seminars with the students' discussions. The exams at the end of each lesson are useful to consolidate what has been learned.

I would recommend this course to anyone interested in getting to know the financial world.

By Curtis D

Feb 28, 2018

The course and Professor Schiller were both excellent! I am an engineer by training and I now realise how much I did not know about finance and how the world really works and what (finance) is gradually becoming more important in the global economy. This course provides a fundamental understanding of the financialisation and the financial instruments and tools that make our world better (options, trading, put-call, shorts, futures, banking, insurance, risk, crises, etc) and worse off, as well as the history behind these tools, market upsets, etc. etc. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

By Rishi D

Jun 8, 2020

An excellent introductory course for financial markets with an equally exemplary professor. Coming from a background with limited knowledge on finance, this course helped me to understand the major motivators and the technology which drives the market. Concepts taught in this course are both technically and socially relevant and can be re-appropriated to local financial markets easily. Thanks to everyone who contributed to this, especially Prof. Shiller whose enthusiasm made its seem as if the digital boundaries dissolved and I were actually having a conversation in class.

By Gurdeep S

Aug 31, 2020

I've really enjoyed Professor Robert Shiller's delivery of this course. I have learnt a great deal about financial markets and the financial system through this course. Having worked in the financial services industry, this course has given me more flavour regarding the industry I work in, and I'm sure the knowledge will be beneficial for my career.

High quality of learning especially that it can be audited for free.

Using real life examples and case studies put's more context to the theory.

I highly recommend this course, I have gone through the lectures second time!

By KONATE TILONON P

Apr 3, 2023

Bonjour à vous. Pour une première expérience j'ai beaucoup aimé. J'avoue que j'avais peur de m'inscrire pour ce cours en ligne. Cependant j'étais obligé de faire avec puisque je suis en service à plein temps. Je remercie L'INSTITUT CERCO pour les efforts fournis plus particulièrement à l'Université YALE. Mes remerciements vont également à l'endroit du Professeur qui nous a entretenu durant ce temps de formation. Je remercie aussi mes camardes étudiants qui ont comme moi suivi cette formation avec attention et détermination. Puisse Dieu bénir tout un chacun.

By Akshar K S

Apr 30, 2020

Financial markets by professor Robert Shiller is a fantastic course. Everything about this course - from the topics covered to the paedology, is spotless. It perfectly meets its objectives of giving a wonderful introduction to the world of finance, providing knowledge about the various financial instruments, and finally, how we can use finance creatively and view it not just from the money, but for the good of the society. My heartfelt gratitude to Professor Shiller, Yale University and Coursera for this amazing, intellectual and highly informative course.

By Ibnu B

Jun 29, 2022

This course is very good and useful for someone who wants to become a trader or someone who wants to invest in financial markets. Because in this course at the beginning we will learn about the basics of financial markets, insurance, and CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model). Then gradually we are taught more about the details of behavioral finance, forecasting, pricing, debt, and inflation to Stocks, bonds, dividends, shares, and market caps. So that we can understand how the concept and nature of financial markets and can apply or play finance in reality.

By Mallikarjun G

Jul 25, 2020

Very well organized and conducted course giving a broad view about financial markets, various kinds of instruments and the behavioural aspects of investment in financial instruments and their choice. Prof. Shiller was excellent and so was the support from Mr. Gupta. The salon sessions were very good as the students there were posing questions occurring to me, thereby making me a virtual participant. The tests were also good. Reading material and a Unit on payment and settlement systems for financial markets could have made the course more fulfilling.

By Mikhail K

Jul 26, 2020

MANY thanks for all the work you have done creating this course! I've learned A LOT of exciting things not just about financial markets but everything that surrounds it and all of us! The only drawbacks are that some things were cut from the real lecture so it wasn't included in the course and it made it difficult to fully understand these things. However, resorting to the course forums and some Internet sources helped create a full picture. Some subtitles were also not 100% accurate but it didn't hamper the learning process. HUGE thanks once again!