Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Timothy F. Geithner and Professor Andrew Metrick survey the causes, events, policy responses, and aftermath of the recent global financial crisis.
The Global Financial Crisis
The Global Financial Crisis
Instructors: Andrew Metrick
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Reviewed on Jan 11, 2017
Excellent course. A real privilege to have this kind of instructors. Exceptional opportunity to receive information directly from one of the main protagonists of the event.
RP
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Reviewed on Jan 25, 2016
An excellent course! Very detailed without being boring and expertly delivered. An important course for everyone to study and one I will definitely be recommending.
CK
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Reviewed on Feb 7, 2019
The course gives you the clear picture of what had happened during Financial Crisis and the best part is what should have/ what action need to be taken for future crisis.
Recommended if you're interested in Social Sciences
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