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The Ascent of Money Episode 4: Planet Finance
Niall Ferguson chronicles the spread of financial and real estate practices.
The Ascent of Money Episode 3: Risky Business
Niall Ferguson examines the roots of the insurance industry and more.
The Ascent of Money Episode 1: From Bullion to Bubbles
Niall Ferguson documents the roots of money and finance.
Niall Ferguson chronicles the globalization of finance, and the recent economic collapse.
The Ascent of Money Episode 2: Bonds of War
Niall Ferguson on John Law and his Louisiana territory Ponzi scheme and more.
The roots of the insurance industry; natural disasters and risk management; hedge funds.
Niall Ferguson follows the rise of finance in Europe and its expansion into the Far East.
Part 1: From Bullion to Bubbles
Niall Ferguson looks at the history of moneylending, bond markets and the stock market.
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