Channel 4 The Ascent Of Money

In this six-part documentary respected author, journalist and lecturer Professor Niall Ferguson examines the dynamic role of money as he takes you on an epic tour of the financial world.A professor in History and Business Administration at Harvard University - as well as an author of numerous books and a commentator on contemporary politics and economics Ferguson explains how finance rose to play such a terrifyingly dominant role in all our lives.This beautifully shot documentary covers a broad spectrum of economic history from the 14th Century right up to the present day. But are you in on the secret Do you really understand what causes a bank run, an inflationary meltdown or a stock market crash Can you tell a sub-prime from a prime loan Only with this historical perspective can one understand the essential truth about finance.Special Features : None Listed Lees meer over de Channel 4 The Ascent Of Money van channel 4 in de productgroep entertainment