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The Ascent of Money

8.020081 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

Historian Niall Ferguson tells the story of money and the rise of global finance. Bringing context and understanding to the current economic crisis, he reveals how the history of finance has been punctuated by gut-wrenching crashes.

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Dreams of avarice
Nov 17, 2008
E2
Human Bondage
Nov 24, 2008
E3
Blowing Bubbles
Dec 1, 2008
E4
Risky Business
Dec 8, 2008
E5
Safe as Houses
Dec 15, 2008
E6
Chimerica
Dec 22, 2008

Cast

NFNiall Ferguson
Niall Ferguson
Himself - Presenter

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How many seasons are in The Ascent of Money?

The Ascent of Money has 1 season in total (6 episodes). The series concluded in 2008.

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Yes — all 6 episodes across 1 season of The Ascent of Money are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of The Ascent of Money?

No — The Ascent of Money ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.