From Shylock's pound of flesh to the loan sharks of Glasgow, from the 'promises to pay' on Babylonian clay tablets to the Medici banking system, Professor Ferguson explains the origins of credit and debt and why credit networks are indispensable to any civilisation.
| Title | The Ascent of Money - Season 1 Episode 1 Dreams of avarice |
|---|---|
| Year | 2008 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | |
| Studio | Channel 4 |
| Cast | Niall Ferguson |
| Crew | |
| Alternative Titles | The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World, The Ascent of Money: Boom and Bust |
| Keyword | money, finance |
| First Air Date | Nov 17, 2008 |
| Last Air date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Season | 1 Season |
| Episode | 6 Episode |
| Runtime | 49:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 8.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
| Popularity | 2.302 |
| Language | English |
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