The Ascent of Money

2008 NR 54m 7.9

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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Episodes:

Episode 2 Human Bondage

2. Human Bondage

Aired: Nov 23, 2008

In the second episode of the four-hour series THE ASCENT .

Episode 3 Blowing Bubbles

3. Blowing Bubbles

Aired: Nov 30, 2008

Economist and historian Niall Ferguson examines the roots.

Episode 4 Risky Business

4. Risky Business

Aired: Dec 7, 2008

In the final episode of four-part THE ASCENT OF MONEY ser.

Episode 5 Safe as Houses

5. Safe as Houses

Aired: Dec 14, 2008

It sounded so simple: give state-owned assets to the people. After all, what ...


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Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4