An internationally acclaimed commentator on contemporary politics and economics, HBS Professor Niall Ferguson is the bestselling author of The Ascent of Money. Asserting that financial history is the essential backstory behind all history, Ferguson examines how financial systems have led to some of the world's most devastating crises—from wars to revolutions to recessions. We invite you to preview his International Emmy® Award-winning documentary to learn what causes economic catastrophes and how to avoid them in the future.
Money can break or make us. How did money rise to play such a dominant role in our lives? From the subprime mortgage crisis to the high-speed industrialization of China, the ascent of money hasn't been without bumps. Discover how history can provide valuable lessons on how to avoid the business mistakes of the past.
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