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Intermediate
Finance
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Financial Markets (2008)
Open Yale Courses
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· New Haven, USA
About this course
Financial institutions are a pillar of civilized society, supporting people in their productive ventures and managing the economic risks they take on. The workings of these institutions are important to comprehend if we are to predict their actions today and their evolution in the coming information age. The course strives to offer understanding of the theory of finance and its relation to the history, strengths and imperfections of such institutions as banking, insurance, securities, futures, and other derivatives markets, and the future of these institutions over the next century.
Prerequisite Skills
Skills you should have before taking this course
Calculus
elementary algebra
introductory economics
Skills Gained
Skills you will develop by completing this course
Risk Management
financial markets
financial institutions
portfolio diversification
behavioral finance
debt and equity securities
derivatives (futures and options)
monetary policy