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Niall Ferguson: The Global Financial Crisis

wealth — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:09:37 +0000

For the United States to contend with a financial crisis on this scale is fiscally possible, says Ferguson. The situation is actually much worse for Europe and for the petro-powers. This Carnegie Council event took place on November 20, 2008. For the full video, audio, and transcript, go to www.cceia.org

Conversations with History – Niall Ferguson

wealth — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 10:50:12 +0000

“The Ascent of Money” Niall Ferguson, Tisch Professor of History, Harvard University Conversations host Harry Kreisler welcomes Harvard historian Niall Ferguson for a discussion of his new book, “The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World.” In the conversation, drawing on insights from the biological sciences, Ferguson describes the rise and evolution of finance focusing on insurance, banks, and the bond market. Using the examples of housing and the US China economic relationship, Ferguson demonstrates the way history can inform our understanding of the current financial crisis. He also reflects on the implications of the financial crisis for American global hegemony. globetrotter.berkeley.edu globetrotter.berkeley.edu

Niall Ferguson on the Financial Crisis

wealth — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 23:07:27 +0000

Financial crisis and international change: historian Niall Ferguson on past financial emergencies and whether the current crisis in American credit markets will result in power flowing from West to East. Monday September 29 2008