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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Global Systemic Risk by Princeton University

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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 4, 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.

DS

Feb 14, 2022

Our tutor made a complex field accessible, interesting and pleasant to engage with. I particulalry enjoyed the wealth of visuals, simplification of language and the interviews with specialists.

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By Silvio A

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Jul 3, 2022

Excellent and aligned with the current Supply Chain digital transformation journey.

By Stanley W

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Nov 19, 2022

Well put together with great and interesting information. i love the Prof as well.

By Jose A V S

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Sep 15, 2025

Really mind changing course. It gives you a new global perspective of the world.

By Roberto N

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Aug 22, 2023

Excellent course! It gives a global perspective and the guess speakers are great.

By Anthony D

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Oct 29, 2021

I believe Professor Centeno could teach anyone anything. It was a pleasure.

By Chrisoula P

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Aug 4, 2023

This was one of the nicest developed courses I have seen in along time!

By Petro R

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Feb 28, 2023

Thank you for the great course!. It was really interesting and usefull.

By Davide S

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Feb 4, 2023

Great course. Beautifully executed. Prof. Centeno is a great Professor.

By Gregory B

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Aug 29, 2025

I like Miguel's teaching style, the course was very captivating

By George L

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Jun 25, 2024

Very relevant and necessary course everyone should take

By Ismael M

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Apr 10, 2025

Muy completo en contenidos y calidad del profesorado.

By irit

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Mar 6, 2022

This is an excelent course! I have learnt a lot

By Daniel H

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Jan 22, 2022

Excellent overview of systemic risk management.

By rukaiya u

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Jul 1, 2024

A high in-depth relevant and impactful course.

By mcheartley r

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Dec 12, 2024

The course was nothing short of exceptional.

By ALEJANDRO A M M

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Nov 13, 2025

Extraordinary views and helpful references

By Markus P L

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Jul 23, 2024

Thank you, Professor Centano and the crew!

By J R

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Mar 17, 2023

Um dos melhores que já fiz no COURSERA!

By Jordan L

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Oct 17, 2024

Very relevant and interesting course!

By Mathew B

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Nov 25, 2025

Well Prepared and easy to understand

By Cynthia G

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Apr 2, 2022

Hope you give certificates next time

By Jonas Z

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Dec 21, 2023

great content, top tier lecturer

By Elena L

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Nov 12, 2024

I truly enjoyed this course! :)

By Matheus V

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Mar 12, 2024

Really good teacher and classes

By Jason V

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Nov 27, 2025

Great lectures & interviews