Bonds Part I: Introduction
Interest rates are one of the most prevalent and crucial components of the financial system. You'll discover why interest rates have always been a vital indicator of what something is worth. You'll look at how interest rates change over time, how they affect consumption, investment, and economic development, and the strange reality of negative interest rates. Markets examines how interest rates affect the value of all financial assets, with a focus on the bond and stock markets, which have helped to fall empires.
You may look into the equity pricing models and equity markets that have an impact all over the world, from the first stock ever issued – by the Dutch East India Company – to the little-known but significant derivative securities market. You will have gained insight into the linkages of financial markets with the worlds of policy, politics, and power by the end of the course. You'll have exhibited that expertise by explaining a key financial idea and translating a financial product or transaction to someone who would obviously benefit from your recommendations.
This course offers:
- Course 2 of 5 in the Finance for Everyone Specialization
- 100% online
- Beginner Level
- Approx. 1 hours to complete
- Subtitles: English
Coursera Rating: 4.7/5
Enroll here: https://www.coursera.org/lecture/finance-markets/bonds-part-i-introduction-BIMGB
