Alternative investing, e.g., Lending Club is the topic of Lecture 8 in this course. Image depicting peer to peer lending. (Courtesy of InvestmentZen. License: CC BY.)
Instructor(s)
Prof. Jonathan Parker
MIT Course Number
15.483
As Taught In
Spring 2018
Level
Graduate
Course Description
Course Features
Course Description
This course provides a solid understanding of consumer decision-making and how new products and services are developed, especially given the rapid pace of innovation and regulatory change, to help students succeed in consumer finance today. Specific examples will be drawn from retirement saving products, credit cards, peer to peer lending, cryptocurrencies, and financial advising.