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Special | 56m 8s
Economist and historian Niall Ferguson examines the current global financial crisis in the context of the financial history of the West, Topics in this episode include: the beginnings of moneylending, stocks, bonds and credit.
Aired: 07/05/09
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Niall Ferguson chronicles the spread of financial and real estate practices.
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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.
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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.
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Part 1: From Bullion to Bubbles
Niall Ferguson looks at the history of moneylending, bond markets and the stock market.
