Society · 23 min
The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World: 10th Anniversary Edition
By Niall Ferguson
Beyond ledgers and markets, money is a fundamental human invention, a social technology built on trust and risk. This episode unpacks its evolution, revealing how finance has shaped civilizations and continues to reflect our deepest desires and vulnerabilities.
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Society
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23 min
What it is about
the ascent of money, financial history, economics
Who it is for
Best suited to listeners who want a clearer working understanding of the ascent of money, financial history, economics and better judgment in how they apply it.
The author
Niall Ferguson brings a credible and useful lens to the ascent of money, financial history, economics, with enough subject command to make the book worth hearing.
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