CinemaOSMovie · 2008 · 2h 0m

The Ascent of Money

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited

Starring

Niall Ferguson

Narrator

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Directed by: Adrian Pennink

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Documentary

British historian and author Niall Ferguson explains how big money works today as well as the causes of and solutions to economic catastrophes in this extended version The Ascent of Money documentary. Through interviews with top experts, such as former Federal Reserve Chairman Paul Volcker and American currency speculator George Soros, the intricate world of finance, including global commerce, banking and lending, is examined thoroughly.

Directed byAdrian Pennink

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Status: Released
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: EN
Released: November 17, 2008

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