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In THE ASCENT OF MONEY, Ferguson whose series War of the World garnered critical attention last summer traces the evolution of money and demonstrates that financial history is the essential back-story behind all history. Everyone needs to understand the complex history of money and our relationship to it, he says. By learning how societies have continually created and survived financial crises, we can find solid solutions to today s worldwide economic emergency. As he traverses historic financial hot spots around the world, Ferguson illuminates fundamental economic concepts and speaks with leading experts in the financial world.
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent survey of the financial crisis
How did we get into the current financial mess? Niall Ferguson has put together one of the best programs on this. What's unique about Ferguson is a sense of history and time. He is one of the most creative historians in the world today. Ferguson goes back and studies the current crisis in terms of past crises. It's interesting that many big Wall Street firms used databases of only ten years in making hundreds of billions of dollars of real estate bets. Giant economic train wrecks are a part of free enterprise for better or worse. The 19th century was marked by a series of international financial disasters. (Contrary to what you might of heard, "globalization" is not new. In fact almost every major financial crisis of the last 200 years had international implications.) I would recommend Ferguson's book The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World I would also recommend Contours of the World Economy 1-2030 AD: Essays in Macro-Economic History This book is not easy reading but also has a unique value by going back hundred of years - not Wall Street's ten years. You'll find out that China as the world's largest economy is anything but "new". It was the world's largest economy for hundreds of years up to about 1800.Sadly, Ferguson is not too optimistic about America's "recovery" plans. From 1981 to today we went from being the world's largest creditor to the world's largest debtor. He is very skeptical that borrowing trillions more from China and others is going to make things better.
1.0 out of 5 stars Replace or refund. Bad dvd, worth while documentary.
The dvd doesn't work. The program is worth the money but the dvd won't play. The dvd appears to have no information on it.
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the Complete Story
This is an excelent beginning, but was misled to believe it was the whole Series. It is not.There is MORE. Found this out the first time I watched the whole 2 hours. Part of a series I saw on PBS TV on Economics, Banking and the American Civil War... was no where to be seen. Turns out there is more than 2 hours to this series.
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most comprehensive accounts of financial history ever compiled
This documentary offers a unique window into the complexity of modern global financial markets, and is particularly salient in light of the recent economic crisis. It is really a historian's view on the role of money and finance throughout human history, and places modern political economy in crucial context. Ferguson argues implicitly that the indispensable role of financial history has been somewhat underappreciated even within academia, and that a better understanding of what makes the economy tick is critical to future prosperity. The book version of this work is also great, but the documentary complements the arguments with stunning visuals from around the world. This DVD is a must see for anyone working in the financial industry, any students of economics or history, and anyone wishing to better grasp contemporary finance.
5.0 out of 5 stars EASY TO UNDERESTAND THE WALLSTREET CRISIS
WITH THE UNIQUE AND BRIGHT BACKGRAOND OF N.FERGUSON, THE PBS DOCUMENTARY EXPLAINS A LOT OF THE REAL ROOOTS OF WERE ARE WE IN THE CRISIS.THE HISTORY IS VERY WELL EXPLAIN AND THE VISUALS ARE REALLY EXCELLENT.IT IS VERY USEFULL FOR THE EXPERTS AND THE LAYMAN.IT IS FUN AND IS INSTRUCTIVE WITH OUT THE EXPERT LENGUAJE OF THE BOOK.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ascent of Money
The best book / Video / CD on how the world ended up using the monetary system we have. Long read/watch/listen but well worth the time. I sent a copy to both my 20 something kids, because they need too understand our financial world if they are to survive happily the next 60 years.
1.0 out of 5 stars Not complete film
And by the way, Did you know you can watch entire documentary free online?Right off the bat he welcomes us to the world of money but this is misleading because the real culprit in Ferguson's financial "who done it" is credit and credit derivatives (easy lending practices in short, because speculation drives "growth") and NOT money.If this is an expose it fails to mention names and show corrupt systems. If it is a lecture it where is the detailed analysis of the system? And why does it fail to provide alternatives? And if it is history lesson it is obviously enamored by the hedonistic high speculative and dangerous techniques of modern finance; but maybe it's a warning, if that is the case its message is not urgent enough or transparent enough to evoke action from the viewer.But I suppose if you know nothing about modern finance (or sleep in economics) you will now have something novel to add at the dinner table discussion. But this video is way better than the book he followed up with of the same title, which is riddles with inaccuracies, omissions, and errors. Interesting, the more I watch this watch this film (ive seen it 3 times) the more I understand that what Ferguson is really documenting is a history of exploitation.But what ultimately drew such low marks from me is its lack of synthesis, direction. All this jumping around of subject matter and centuries is annoying and paradoxical. This film has the stamp "approved for the masses" all over it, neither critical nor enlightening, a person would be better off watching Scooby-Doo then expect to become knowledgeable on this subject.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ascent of money.
The Money trail leads to some very interesting human history. The look at economic history in "The Ascent of money" is well worth a look. It's tight.
The Ascent of Money
Having seen "The Ascent of Money" on PBS prior to this purchase I was aware of what was in store. A truly succinct and definitive review of economic and monetary history leading up to the current recession.I highly recommend this for both those unfamiliar with all things economic as well as those for comfortable with the subject.Fascinating, entertaining and informative!The purchase process through Bolo was effortless, fast and efficient!
No trae subtitulos
El material es excelente sin embargo no trae subtítulos y eso esta muy mal porque no todos los consumidores son de habla inglesa
The Ascent of Money review
This was a very well researched and most engaging documentary about the history of finance. I strongly recommend it to the layperson who wants to have a better understanding of the history and mechanics of finance.
whow
i very interesting film, a lot of new information to mea must to have
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Description:
In THE ASCENT OF MONEY, Ferguson whose series War of the World garnered critical attention last summer traces the evolution of money and demonstrates that financial history is the essential back-story behind all history. Everyone needs to understand the complex history of money and our relationship to it, he says. By learning how societies have continually created and survived financial crises, we can find solid solutions to today s worldwide economic emergency. As he traverses historic financial hot spots around the world, Ferguson illuminates fundamental economic concepts and speaks with leading experts in the financial world.
Review:
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent survey of the financial crisis
How did we get into the current financial mess? Niall Ferguson has put together one of the best programs on this. What's unique about Ferguson is a sense of history and time. He is one of the most creative historians in the world today. Ferguson goes back and studies the current crisis in terms of past crises. It's interesting that many big Wall Street firms used databases of only ten years in making hundreds of billions of dollars of real estate bets. Giant economic train wrecks are a part of free enterprise for better or worse. The 19th century was marked by a series of international financial disasters. (Contrary to what you might of heard, "globalization" is not new. In fact almost every major financial crisis of the last 200 years had international implications.) I would recommend Ferguson's book The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World I would also recommend Contours of the World Economy 1-2030 AD: Essays in Macro-Economic History This book is not easy reading but also has a unique value by going back hundred of years - not Wall Street's ten years. You'll find out that China as the world's largest economy is anything but "new". It was the world's largest economy for hundreds of years up to about 1800.Sadly, Ferguson is not too optimistic about America's "recovery" plans. From 1981 to today we went from being the world's largest creditor to the world's largest debtor. He is very skeptical that borrowing trillions more from China and others is going to make things better.
1.0 out of 5 stars Replace or refund. Bad dvd, worth while documentary.
The dvd doesn't work. The program is worth the money but the dvd won't play. The dvd appears to have no information on it.
3.0 out of 5 stars Not the Complete Story
This is an excelent beginning, but was misled to believe it was the whole Series. It is not.There is MORE. Found this out the first time I watched the whole 2 hours. Part of a series I saw on PBS TV on Economics, Banking and the American Civil War... was no where to be seen. Turns out there is more than 2 hours to this series.
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most comprehensive accounts of financial history ever compiled
This documentary offers a unique window into the complexity of modern global financial markets, and is particularly salient in light of the recent economic crisis. It is really a historian's view on the role of money and finance throughout human history, and places modern political economy in crucial context. Ferguson argues implicitly that the indispensable role of financial history has been somewhat underappreciated even within academia, and that a better understanding of what makes the economy tick is critical to future prosperity. The book version of this work is also great, but the documentary complements the arguments with stunning visuals from around the world. This DVD is a must see for anyone working in the financial industry, any students of economics or history, and anyone wishing to better grasp contemporary finance.
5.0 out of 5 stars EASY TO UNDERESTAND THE WALLSTREET CRISIS
WITH THE UNIQUE AND BRIGHT BACKGRAOND OF N.FERGUSON, THE PBS DOCUMENTARY EXPLAINS A LOT OF THE REAL ROOOTS OF WERE ARE WE IN THE CRISIS.THE HISTORY IS VERY WELL EXPLAIN AND THE VISUALS ARE REALLY EXCELLENT.IT IS VERY USEFULL FOR THE EXPERTS AND THE LAYMAN.IT IS FUN AND IS INSTRUCTIVE WITH OUT THE EXPERT LENGUAJE OF THE BOOK.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ascent of Money
The best book / Video / CD on how the world ended up using the monetary system we have. Long read/watch/listen but well worth the time. I sent a copy to both my 20 something kids, because they need too understand our financial world if they are to survive happily the next 60 years.
1.0 out of 5 stars Not complete film
And by the way, Did you know you can watch entire documentary free online?Right off the bat he welcomes us to the world of money but this is misleading because the real culprit in Ferguson's financial "who done it" is credit and credit derivatives (easy lending practices in short, because speculation drives "growth") and NOT money.If this is an expose it fails to mention names and show corrupt systems. If it is a lecture it where is the detailed analysis of the system? And why does it fail to provide alternatives? And if it is history lesson it is obviously enamored by the hedonistic high speculative and dangerous techniques of modern finance; but maybe it's a warning, if that is the case its message is not urgent enough or transparent enough to evoke action from the viewer.But I suppose if you know nothing about modern finance (or sleep in economics) you will now have something novel to add at the dinner table discussion. But this video is way better than the book he followed up with of the same title, which is riddles with inaccuracies, omissions, and errors. Interesting, the more I watch this watch this film (ive seen it 3 times) the more I understand that what Ferguson is really documenting is a history of exploitation.But what ultimately drew such low marks from me is its lack of synthesis, direction. All this jumping around of subject matter and centuries is annoying and paradoxical. This film has the stamp "approved for the masses" all over it, neither critical nor enlightening, a person would be better off watching Scooby-Doo then expect to become knowledgeable on this subject.
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ascent of money.
The Money trail leads to some very interesting human history. The look at economic history in "The Ascent of money" is well worth a look. It's tight.
The Ascent of Money
Having seen "The Ascent of Money" on PBS prior to this purchase I was aware of what was in store. A truly succinct and definitive review of economic and monetary history leading up to the current recession.I highly recommend this for both those unfamiliar with all things economic as well as those for comfortable with the subject.Fascinating, entertaining and informative!The purchase process through Bolo was effortless, fast and efficient!
No trae subtitulos
El material es excelente sin embargo no trae subtítulos y eso esta muy mal porque no todos los consumidores son de habla inglesa
The Ascent of Money review
This was a very well researched and most engaging documentary about the history of finance. I strongly recommend it to the layperson who wants to have a better understanding of the history and mechanics of finance.
whow
i very interesting film, a lot of new information to mea must to have
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