The Ascent of Money
The Ascent of Money
Traces the origins of the economic crisis back through the history of economics to the Renaissance. [116 minutes]
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The Ascent of Money | The Ascent of Money... (#104)
Full Program: Niall Ferguson chronicles the spread of financial and real estate practices. 57:45
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The Ascent of Money | The Ascent of Money... (#101)
Full Program: Niall Ferguson documents the roots of money and finance. 56:27
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The Ascent of Money | The Ascent of Money... (#103)
Full Program: Niall Ferguson examines the roots of the insurance industry and more. 56:14
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The Ascent of Money | The Ascent of Money... (#102)
Full Program: Niall Ferguson on John Law and his Louisiana territory Ponzi scheme and more. 55:41
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The Ascent of Money | Part 4: Planet Finance | PBS (#104)
Full Program: Niall Ferguson chronicles the globalization of finance, and the recent economic collapse. 57:44
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Series Description: In this four-part series, Harvard historian Niall Ferguson delves deep into how the complex system of global finance evolved over the centuries, how money has shaped the course of human affairs and how the mechanics of this economic system work to create seemingly unlimited wealth - or catastrophic loss.
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The Ascent of Money
Traces the origins of the economic crisis back through the history of economics to the Renaissance. [116 minutes]
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From Bullion to Bubbles (1 of 4) (#101)
Discover how money evolved from a crude system of coins to a complex global financial system. [56 minutes]
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Bonds of War (2 of 4) (#102)
The relationship between war and money is explored, from Napoleon to the Civil War and World War I. [56 minutes]
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Risky Business (3 of 4) (#103)
The insurance industry is explored from 18th century Scotland to the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. [56 minutes]
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Planet Finance (4 of 4) (#104)
The global economic system has created unprecedented growth but can lead to worldwide instability. [56 minutes]