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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Global Systemic Risk by Princeton University

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283 ratings

About the Course

What is globalization and how does it work? How can we understand the process as a whole? How are the parts of the world linked? What are the risks of living in a world where “no one is in charge”? This course introduces students to systems thinking, network theory, and risk analysis and uses these tools to better understand the process of globalization. Focusing on trade, finance, and epidemiology, it analyzes potential challenges to the current global order. The course will be of interest to those studying global affairs, system dynamics, and world governance. It offers a set of heuristics that students can use to analyze contemporary global challenges. Linking the recording of Abbey Road to the COVID-19 pandemic provides new insights into the apparently chaotic world around us. Complex systems form the backbone of our increasingly interconnected and interdependent society. What were once more localized economies, supply chains, and social-ecological systems are now rapidly globalizing, and interacting with one another across countless spatial and temporal scales as technologies expand at ever greater velocities. These tightly coupled systems deliver greater efficiency and prosperity, but at the cost of greater fragility and the threat of catastrophic failure. This “global systemic risk” has implications in all functional domains affecting our daily lives—from the global financial system to healthcare, to critical infrastructure networks. Organized with 7-10 minute classes grouped together into longer modules, the course will have a linear “core” curriculum presented at the introductory level, with the potential for optional offshoots that give learners a more in-depth look into certain areas with more technical content....

Top reviews

NL

Nov 3, 2021

A gret intro to Global Systemic Risk. I got a lot out of the course and would enjoy more on the matter. It also hasspurred me to do more research into the mathematics of systems for my own work.

HH

Nov 12, 2023

For those who want to deepen their knowledge of systems thinking, network theories, and risk analysis in the context of globalization, this is a valuable resource with a wide range of readings.

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By Alex T

Jul 20, 2023

A broad board/C-Suite level toll for training the eyes of the corporate body to see itself, its inter-connectivity with the immediate ecosystems supporting it, its effect on stakeholders - howsoever small and removed from direct relationships- and the effect on itself in terms of its sustainability, survivability and the capability to flourish in the face of unforeseeable and rapid changes to a stable endogenous environment. Prof.Miguel is passionate and infectiously enthusiastic about his subject - a must for every aspiring leaders and bureaucrats.

One star has been reduced for Princeton University's obdurate unwillingness to provide a simple course certificate. I noticed that most Princeton courses are approached from such merrily capitalistic approach!

By Amin K

Nov 20, 2021

A very enjoyable course. I especially liked the interviews with various experts - they were informative and entertaining and really brought the course to life. Thanks very much to Prof Miguell and team!

By Jayata S

Jul 23, 2022

Thorough and clear explanations of theoretical concepts, supported by examples

By Shweta H

Oct 14, 2023

Not able to get the certificate- even though its showing completed

By Evander D

Oct 27, 2021

for me this course was very interesting and enlightening.

By sathya s

Dec 9, 2023

i cant claim or download certificate for this course

By Wilson

Mar 20, 2023

Excellent course.

By Shubh P

Sep 2, 2023

Good

By Naseem

May 4, 2023

لم يتم ارسال شهادة الدورة التدريبية

By drNIK F

Jan 7, 2023

too basic

By Thibaut F

Apr 4, 2024

very superficial