Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy(2002)
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The people, ideas, and events that created our current world economy.
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3 episodes • 2002
Miniseries
3 episodes • 2002
| # | Episode | Air Date | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Battle of Ideas | Apr 3, 2002 | 0.0 |
| 2 | The Agony of Reform | Apr 10, 2002 | 0.0 |
| 3 | The New Rules of the Game | Apr 17, 2002 | 0.0 |
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