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The Ascent of Money  Part 1: From Bullion to Bubbles

Niall Ferguson looks at the history of moneylending, bond markets and the stock market. Details

 
 

Program: The Ascent of Money

Episode: Part 1: From Bullion to Bubbles

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.

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history , stocks , Business , finance , money , credit , bonds

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Duration: (56:27)
Premiere Date: 07/07/2009
Episode Expires: 12/31/1969
TV Rating: TV-PG


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