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Economics of Money and Banking
Intermediate English Professional CertificateFREE
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A cult favourite for a reason — Mehrling's 'money view' genuinely changes how you see the financial system. Demanding, but uniquely rewarding.
What you'll learn
Trace how payments and credit flow through the banking system
Apply the 'money view' to read financial events
Understand the role of dealers and balance sheets in markets
Explain how central banks intervene and why
See the mechanics behind financial crises
Connect money-market plumbing to the wider economy
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Perry Mehrling
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Perry Mehrling is a professor of economics known for his 'money view' framework and his book 'The New Lombard Street.' His teaching is a genuine intellectual perspective, not a survey — which is why this course has a devoted following.
Requirements
- No maths-heavy background; intellectual curiosity essential
Who this course is for
- Curious learners who want to truly understand money
- Economics and finance students wanting a fresh lens
- Professionals in banking, policy, or markets
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Frequently asked questions
It's intellectually demanding rather than mathematically hard. The 'money view' takes effort to internalise, but there's little heavy maths — it rewards careful, consistent attention.
For anyone who wants to genuinely understand how money and banking work, it's frequently described as eye-opening — a distinctive perspective you won't find in standard courses.
You can audit the full course free on Coursera. A certificate is available with a subscription.
No formal background is required, but curiosity and patience help — the framework is unusual, so it benefits learners willing to sit with new ideas.
People in or near banking, markets, or policy, and anyone who wants the financial system to make deeper sense rather than just learning definitions.