Question: In this third week of Finance for Everyone: Decisions, we have considered the side effects and repercussions of financial markets. As you begin to apply your growing understanding of the broader context of finance, what financial decisions are you considering for your own life? Furthermore, if you were to share your developing opinions about financial …
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Images of Inequity
Reflect: During the Income Inequality lecture, Arshad refers to the Oxfam report An Economy for the 1%. For this reflective activity, first think about what the disparity between the 1% and 99% means to you and view this TED gallery by Helen Walters on what inequality means to an international group of artists, designers, photographers and activists. Then, find or …
Quiz – Making a Difference 2
Question: In this second week of Finance for Everyone: Decisions, we have explored the flow of money, focusing on how good ideas are transformed into value in a functioning market system, as well as the various types of financial markets. Consider your evolving understanding and level of comfort with finance. Do you find your confidence in …
Test questions I still don’t get
Just want to make a post about the questions I don’t understand. Can’t find answers. Don’t want to be stuck with them forever so just make a record first to move on to the next assignment. Maybe there are answers later. How much would you have to deposit into your savings account per month if …
Task: Our Most Valuable Things
Reflect: For this activity, first view this article and scroll through the images. After thinking about what these photos signify, take a photo of something that is very valuable to you. Discuss: In this discussion thread, post your own picture using the photo upload function, and then write a brief reflection about the photograph. Building on …
Quiz 1
In this first week of Finance for Everyone: Decisions, we have begun to explore the financial systems that surround us and our communities, and which connect us to people all over the world. Reflect on your learning and engagement thus far. What are the takeaway messages that have resonated with you? Are there local or global …
Ideas that Matter to You – Preparation for Op Ed
The issues that matter to me include housing, retirement plan, investment strategy.
Discussion Prompt: Aligning Stakeholder Interests with Your Own
In the 3 Important Aspects of Financial Decisions lecture, Arshad referenced a variety of stakeholders and stakeholder interests integral to financial decisions: Banker Shareholder Bondholder Lender Borrower Employee Employer Community citizen Government official Manager Activist Answer the questions below in this discussion thread: Part 1: Which role(s) do you identify with most? The least? Which role(s) do …
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What do you think about when you hear the word “Finance”?
My answer: money, credit, debit, loan, assets, liabilities, investments, retirement planning, insurance, stock market, exchange, currency, bond. Most common words from students: money, profit, value, prosperity, wealth, riches, power, banks, crisis, risk, greed and bankruptcy Teacher: We explore finance from the view of decisions and processes that allocate money for the most productive use. That is, getting and …
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My First Blog Post – Task on “Introduce Yourself” on Coursera
I’m interested in taking the course because I want to improve my personal finance skills. Being a student from the arts stream, I never really understand the language of finance and have been making poor decisions. I would like to change that before it’s too late. I’m culturally from Hong Kong and geographically from Amsterdam …
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Aqua's Personal Finance 