The Ascent of Money

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.

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Ended

Original Name

The Ascent of Money

First Air Date

November 17, 2008

Last Air Date

December 22, 2008

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Chimerica Media

Networks

Channel 4

S01E06

Chimerica

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 'Chimerica', the economic marriage of China and the United States. But does it make sense for poor Chinese savers to lend to rich American spenders?

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