The Ascent of Money (2008) is a documentary web series in English. On MovieLinkBD: full story, cast, ratings, season & episode guide, official trailer and where to watch The Ascent of Money online in HD.
The Ascent of Money — Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
- Starring: Niall Ferguson
The Ascent of Money — Series Details
| First Air Date | 2008-11-17 |
| Seasons | 1 |
| Episodes | 6 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Network | Channel 4 |
| Status | Ended |
| Rating | 8/10 (1 votes) |
The Ascent of Money — Episode Guide
Season 1
- E1: Dreams of avarice (2008-11-17) — From Shylock's pound of flesh to the loan sharks of Glasgow, from the 'promises to pay' on Babylonian clay tablets to the Medici banking system, Professor Ferguson explains the ori
- E2: Human Bondage (2008-11-24) — How did finance become the realm of the masters of the universe? Through the rise of the bond market in Renaissance Italy. With the advent of bonds, war finance was transformed and
- E3: Blowing Bubbles (2008-12-01) — Why do stock markets produce bubbles and busts? Professor Ferguson goes back to the origins of the joint stock company in Amsterdam and Paris. He draws telling parallels between th
- E4: Risky Business (2008-12-08) — Life is a risky business – which is why people take out insurance. But faced with an unexpected disaster, the state has to step in. Professor Ferguson travels to post-Katrina New O
- E5: Safe as Houses (2008-12-15) — It sounded so simple: give state-owned assets to the people. After all, what better foundation for a property-owning democracy than a campaign of privatisation encompassing housing
- E6: Chimerica (2008-12-22) — Since the 1990s, once risky markets in Asia, Latin America and eastern Europe have become better investments than the UK or US stock market. The explanation is the rise of 'Chimeri
Frequently Asked Questions
How many seasons does The Ascent of Money have? 1 season(s) with 6 episodes.
Where can I watch The Ascent of Money? See the Where to Watch section above for current streaming options.
