The Ascent of Money
Harvard University economist and historian Niall Ferguson (shown) puts the current global financial crisis into full historical context with this program based on his book, The Ascent of Money.
Ferguson explores the history money and the global financial system — including a look at past economic crises and what can be learned from them — and speaks with leading experts such as financier George Soros and former Federal Reserve chairman Paul Volker.
(CC)Watch Niall Ferguson discuss his new book and the financial crisis with Greater Boston's Emily Rooney.
