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In the four-hour version of THE ASCENT OF MONEY, historian and author Niall Ferguson seeks to explain the financial history of the world, exploring how our 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 | Part 4: Planet Finance
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The Ascent of Money | Part 4: Planet Finance Niall Ferguson chronicles the globalization o... Niall Ferguson chronicles the globalization of finance, and the recent economic collapse. (55:49)
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The Ascent of Money | Part 3: Risky Business
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The Ascent of Money | Part 3: Risky Business The roots of the insurance industry; natural ... The roots of the insurance industry; natural disasters and risk management; hedge funds. (56:04)
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The Ascent of Money | Part 2: Bonds of War
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The Ascent of Money | Part 2: Bonds of War Niall Ferguson follows the rise of finance in... Niall Ferguson follows the rise of finance in Europe and its expansion into the Far East. (55:36)
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The Ascent of Money | Part 1: From Bullion to Bubbles
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The Ascent of Money | Part 1: From Bullion to Bubbles Niall Ferguson looks at the history of moneyl... Niall Ferguson looks at the history of moneylending, bond markets and the stock market. (56:08)
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