Professor Connel Fullenkamp of Duke University guides listeners through four centuries of economic disasters – from tulip mania in the 1600s to the Great Recession of 2007-2009. Each of his 24 lectures covers a notable incident of financial misfortune or folly that is worthy of a Hollywood thriller. You hear how Charles Ponzi conducted the moneymaking scam that bears his name; how mining companies in the Old West sprang up like Internet start-ups, with a similar imbalance of winners and losers; how hyperinflation destroyed Germany’s economy at the beginning of 1920s and how its resulting stock market crash nearly sank America’s stock market.

You also hear how the Great Depression deepened through a wave of bank panics; how, in more recent times, the US savings and loan industry went belly-up; how Orange County in California went bankrupt, how Japan’s hard-charging economy came to a screeching halt; how currency crises swept the globe; how subprime mortgages nearly sparked a second Great Depression; and much more. You also learn how technology has transformed stock trading, how cryptocurrencies work, and why we live in an era of financial instability.

As well as entertaining you with riveting stories, Professor Fullenkamp inoculates you against the gullibility, overconfidence, and herd mentality that have trapped even Wall Street professionals in misguided investments that lost billions. You won’t have any trouble staying awake through these stimulating lectures. And, armed with the knowledge of how to stay out of harm’s way, you may even sleep better at night.

Reviews

Well told tales of economic failures on a global scale
This course of lectures detailing various financial crises over time was easy to listen to and full of fascinating detail.

As someone who does not work in the financial sector I found the content of the talks to be very engaging and was certainly accessible to various listeners. The history lessons in themselves are interesting but it is the compounding effect of incidents over time, with reference to those which came before that makes for such an insightful and entertaining audio-book.

Product details

• Full Audio MP3 Program
• Full PDF E-Book Included
• Listening Length: 11 hours and 16 minutes
• Author: Connel Fullenkamp, The Great Courses
• Narrator: Connel Fullenkamp
• Audible.com Release Date: August 17, 2018
• Publisher: The Great Courses
• Program Type: Audiobook
• Version: Unabridged
• Language: English
• ASIN: B07G9P677N

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With record-breaking highs one minute and economy-rocking lows the next, it can seem as if there’s no way to feel truly comfortable in the mysterious world of finance. But there is, and it’s more accessible than you might think.

Financial Literacy: Finding Your Way in the Financial Markets is an essential primer on this domain, from its functions, strengths, and possibilities to its weaknesses and vulnerabilities. In 24 eye-opening lectures, an award-winning Duke University professor reveals the interconnected workings of the financial markets and how society’s financial strength -and your own – depend on money flowing through these channels.

You’ll not only gain a new appreciation for the variety of financial products and services available to you, but also for how crucial we as individuals are to the functioning of the entire system.

You’ll clearly see how these markets affect you – and vice versa – any time you’re involved in a financial transaction, whether you’re

• financing a car;
• Applying for a mortgage
• Receiving a preapproved credit card offer
• Participating in your company’s 401K plan or
• Making a deposit at your local bank.

This course provides the concepts and tools you need to draw connections between headlines made globally and what’s happening to your bottom line locally. By the final lecture, you’ll understand just how interdependent the world’s markets have become; feel newly at ease in the realm of stocks, bonds, derivatives, and credit; and be better able to make informed decisions for your financial future.

About the Author

Professor Connel Fullenkamp is Professor of the Practice and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Economics at Duke University. He teaches financial economics courses, such as corporate finance, as well as core courses, such as economic principles. In addition to teaching, he serves as a consultant for the Duke Center for International Development. Prior to joining the Duke faculty in 1999, Professor Fullenkamp was a faculty member in the Department of Finance within the Mendoza College of Business at the University of Notre Dame. Originally from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Professor Fullenkamp earned his undergraduate degree in Economics from Michigan State University. In addition to receiving the Harry S. Truman Scholarship, he was named one of the university’s Alumni Distinguished Scholars. He earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in Economics from Harvard University, where he was also awarded a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. Professor Fullenkamp’s areas of interest include financial market development and regulation, economic policy, and immigrant remittances.

Product details

• Full Audiobook MP3 Format
• Full PDF Guidebook Included
• Listening Length: 11 hours and 35 minutes
• Author: Connel Fullenkamp, The Great Courses
• Narrator: Connel Fullenkamp
• Release Date: August 30, 2013
• Publisher: The Great Courses
• Version: Unabridged
• Language: English
• ASIN: B00ENM2DWY

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