The engine of capitalism: Understanding the U.S. financial markets

Understanding the U.S. Financial Markets is a comprehensive, text-based guide designed to explain how capital markets work—starting with the foundations of equity and debt, and expanding into more advanced topics like derivatives, retirement plans, taxation, and investment strategies.

While the primary focus is on the structure, instruments, and regulatory framework of the U.S. financial system, the course also includes relevant examples and comparisons from global markets.

Whether you're preparing for a finance exam, building an investment career, or simply investing for yourself, this course offers a solid framework to understand how money moves through the financial world.