The Ascent of Money(2008)
Overview
Historian Niall Ferguson tells the story of money and the rise of global finance. Bringing context and understanding to the current economic crisis, he reveals how the history of finance has been punctuated by gut-wrenching crashes.
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Season 1
6 episodes • 2008
Season 1
6 episodes • 2008
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dreams of avarice | Nov 17, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 2 | Human Bondage | Nov 24, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 3 | Blowing Bubbles | Dec 1, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 4 | Risky Business | Dec 8, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 5 | Safe as Houses | Dec 15, 2008 | 0.0 |
| 6 | Chimerica | Dec 22, 2008 | 0.0 |
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