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The Ascent of Money Episode 3: Risky Business

Economist and historian Niall Ferguson examines the roots of the insurance industry in Europe; how disasters like Hurricane Katrina expose problems in risk management; how countries like Japan and Chile manage risk for their citizens; and the great rewards that can be accumulated through risk with hedge funds.
Length 56:14 Premiere: 07/17/09

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Part 4: Planet Finance
S1 E4 Length 55:49 Premiere Date 07/08/09

Part 3: Risky Business
S1 E3 Length 56:04 Premiere Date 07/07/09

Part 2: Bonds of War
S1 E2 Length 55:36 Premiere Date 07/06/09

Part 1: From Bullion to Bubbles
S1 E1 Length 56:08 Premiere Date 07/05/09

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