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Why Finance?

Understanding this industry is one of the first steps in gaining a new perspective on how our society works. It is at the heart of our day to day lives, whether we realize it or not! It is a discipline that can propel you professionally, personally, or hopefully satiate a curiosity. By the end of this module, you will feel more confident and knowledgeable about the industry, its participants, and its role in our world. Happy learning!

Lessons
  1. Overview
  2. History
  3. Structure
  4. Buyside
  5. Sellside
  6. Banks
  7. Corporations
  8. The Investor
  9. Public Sector

Overview

How finance shapes our world.

History

A brief history of the evolution of the financial industry.

Structure

Components of the industry and their functions.

Buyside

Different players on the buyside and what they do.

Sellside

Different players on the sellside and what they do.

Banks

The role of banks in the industry.

Corporations

How non-financial corporations fit within the industry.

The Investor

What types of investors are there and their roles.

Public Sector

The role and impact of government on the system.