The Ascent of Money

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Bringing context and understanding to the current economic crisis, historian Niall Ferguson tells the story of money and the rise - and spectacular falls - of global finance throughout the ages

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Chimerican Express

The Chinese saved, and the money was lent to the US, who spent - can financial globalisation survive?

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Series 1, Episode 6, Chimerica

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Gunboat Diplomacy

Before 1914, international investments were backed-up by force

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Series 1, Episode 6, Chimerica

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Safe as Houses

Why is it that property is held to be such an important asset class?

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Series 1, Episode 5, Safe as Houses

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Equity Withdrawal

Just as we do today, aristocratic landowners used to borrow against the value of their homes

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Series 1, Episode 5, Safe as Houses

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Safety First

Niall Ferguson introduces his thoughts on financial risk

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Series 1, Episode 4, Risky Business

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Chimerican Express

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Equity Withdrawal

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