Risk Management in the Global Economy
What is risk? This free course examines the financial markets and the role that risk management tools play in the global economy.
Who is the course for?
The course offers a broad overview of risk, and will be of interest to those looking to better understand financial instruments and their impact on the global economy.
This is a general level course, however some knowledge of economics or finance may be useful.
What topics will you cover?
Understanding risk management
Understanding financial investment, including stocks and bonds, derivatives, futures and options, hedging and speculation strategies
Measuring and monitoring risk, including managing portfolios and calculating risk and returns
Applications of risk management
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Understand and explain financial markets and the principles of risk management
Understand the main types of risk and evaluate the methods and tools used by firms to manage risks
Examine and explain ideas and methods used in the analysis of portfolios of financial securities, including stocks and bonds
Explain the use of financial derivatives for hedging (reducing risk) and speculation (increasing risk) in financial markets
Evaluate the application of risk methods and risk management tools in the global economy
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