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July 8th, 2009
The Ascent of Money Episode 2: Bonds of War

Niall Ferguson on John Law and his Louisiana territory Ponzi scheme; bond markets support warfare in Europe; globalization accelerates with the economic invasion of the Far East.

39 Responses to “The Ascent of Money Episode 2: Bonds of War”
  1. Hippycrit says:

    @Brady

    Bravo! Ad hominem retort. I suppose it doesn’t fit your “magical thinking” economic ideas.

  2. Gabriel says:

    Hello,

    I am disappointed as I am unable to view the documentary on-line. May I ask why not?

  3. Jason says:

    I live in Hong Kong…and are there any video which i can watch here in Hong KOng with subtitle?

  4. Mitaky says:

    The activities of John law is intriguing. What is the real reason for boom bust cycle…not clear. Could it be a combination of fractional reserve banking based on erroneous concept of money as commodity/ a debt and charging compound interest (usury) on credit issued out of thin air.

    Bond means government are bonded slave of bankers (see war bonds) and privatised central banks insured bonds are repaid. http://conscious-capitalism.blogspot.com

  5. Jodi Boam says:

    that John Law chap would have made a great Fed chairman ;)

    Jodi Boam

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  8. pbarr says:

    This documentry is absolutly full of it. Propaganda!!!!!!

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