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When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

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Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option: The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

Question 2

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

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When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.

Question 3

Is financial aid available?

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Yes, Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You’ll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. Learn more.

Question 4

Why should I take this course again? I already took Financial Markets from Professor Shiller before!

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Professor Shiller has made some pretty amazing updates to his course; not only do you see updated lectures from 2016-2017, he also has additional videos which include student salons, chalk talks, interviews, and TA timeouts. Join us in the course, watch the introductory module, and learn more about these great additions to increase your knowledge of financial markets!

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Course Features

Course Description

Module 1: Basics of financial markets, insurance, and CAPM (Capital Asset Pricing Model)

Module 2: Behavioral finance, forecasting, pricing, debt, and inflation

Module 3: Stocks, bonds, dividends, shares, market caps

Module 4: Exploring recessions, bubbles, the mortgage crisis, and regulation

Course FAQs

When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?

What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?

Is financial aid available?

Why should I take this course again? I already took Financial Markets from Professor Shiller before!

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