Title: The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of The World
By: Niall Ferguson
Year: 2009

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Based on the book, The Ascent of Money:This documentary provides a financial History of the World by a Harvard professor, Niall Ferguson’s. It examines the long history of money, credit, and banking. From ancient European banking practices to modern day banking. This film provides a good historical context of banking. No mention of the federal reserve or any in depth analysis of how money is created. ~4:30 hr.