The Ascent of Money

Name: The Ascent of Money
Director: Adrian Pennink
Genre: Documentary, History
Released: 2008-11-17
Duration: 7200 s
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Niall Ferguson

Directed by Adrian Pennink

2008 2h[Documentary](/on-demand/category/documentary), [History](/on-demand/category/history)

7.7

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.