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The ascent of money

A Financial History of the World

Book • 2008

In 'The Ascent of Money', Niall Ferguson explores the human story behind the evolution of finance, from the origins of money in ancient Mesopotamia to the latest financial upheavals.

Ferguson argues that finance is the foundation of human progress and reveals financial history as the essential backstory behind all history.

The book covers key financial institutions and concepts, such as the invention of banking, the development of bonds and stock markets, and the role of insurance and real estate.

It also delves into the impact of financial systems on historical events and the recurring theme that every financial bubble eventually bursts.

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Sheldon Solomon

Mentioned in 25 episodes

Recommended by

Lex Fridman

as a great book on the history of money.

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as a book where he wrote about trust being inscribed in money.

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Lex Fridman

as a great book on the history of money and cryptocurrency.

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Lex Fridman

when discussing Niall Ferguson's book on the history of money.

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Lex Fridman

in the introduction, highlighting Niall Ferguson's prolific writing on various historical topics.

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Lacy Hunt

as a world's greatest economic historian.

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Lex Fridman

as a great book on the history of money.

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Mentioned by

Sheldon Solomon

in the context of economic cycles and creative destruction.

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Matt Walsh

as one of Niall Ferguson's really good books when discussing stable coins and monetary history.

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Wilfred Frost

as one of Niall Ferguson's critically acclaimed books.

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