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Need To Know  David Graeber on the History of Debt

Misconceptions about debt. Details

 

Program: Need To Know

Episode: David Graeber on the History of Debt

Talk of debt had Washington gridlocked and permeated the national and international conversation for much of the summer But the debate over what to do about debt is nothing new according to David Graeber the author of a new book Debt The First 5000 Years Need to Know host Alison Stewart talks with Graeber about our misconceptions about debt and why it plays such a large role in history

Duration: (7:45)
Premiere Date: 08/12/2011
Episode Expires: Fri 12 Aug 2016
TV Rating: NR


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