The Ascent of Money
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The Ascent of Money is a historical and analytical book by Niall Ferguson that traces the evolution of finance and its pivotal role in shaping the modern world.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Ascent of Money Context triple: [Niall Ferguson, notableWork, The Ascent of Money]
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A.
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius is a narrative history book by Sylvia Nasar that traces the development of modern economic thought through the lives and ideas of influential economists.
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B.
The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance
The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance is a historical nonfiction book that traces the rise, influence, and evolution of the J.P. Morgan financial empire and its central role in shaping modern global finance.
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C.
Triumph of the Market
Triumph of the Market is a critical work by economist and media analyst Edward S. Herman that examines the social and political consequences of neoliberal, market-driven policies.
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D.
The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World
The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World is Alan Greenspan’s memoir and economic commentary, reflecting on his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman and analyzing global economic change in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
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E.
The Rise of the Western World: A New Economic History
*The Rise of the Western World: A New Economic History* is a seminal work in economic history that explains the long-term development and dominance of Western economies through the evolution of institutions and property rights.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Ascent of Money Target entity description: The Ascent of Money is a historical and analytical book by Niall Ferguson that traces the evolution of finance and its pivotal role in shaping the modern world.
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A.
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius
Grand Pursuit: The Story of Economic Genius is a narrative history book by Sylvia Nasar that traces the development of modern economic thought through the lives and ideas of influential economists.
-
B.
The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance
The House of Morgan: An American Banking Dynasty and the Rise of Modern Finance is a historical nonfiction book that traces the rise, influence, and evolution of the J.P. Morgan financial empire and its central role in shaping modern global finance.
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C.
Triumph of the Market
Triumph of the Market is a critical work by economist and media analyst Edward S. Herman that examines the social and political consequences of neoliberal, market-driven policies.
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D.
The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World
The Age of Turbulence: Adventures in a New World is Alan Greenspan’s memoir and economic commentary, reflecting on his tenure as Federal Reserve chairman and analyzing global economic change in the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
-
E.
The Rise of the Western World: A New Economic History
*The Rise of the Western World: A New Economic History* is a seminal work in economic history that explains the long-term development and dominance of Western economies through the evolution of institutions and property rights.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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finance book ⓘ history book ⓘ |
| adaptedAs | television documentary series ⓘ |
| author | Niall Ferguson NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| awarded | International Emmy Award for Best Documentary (for TV adaptation) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| exploresConcept |
moral dimensions of finance
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relationship between finance and power ⓘ role of finance in empire building ⓘ |
| firstBroadcastOfAdaptation | 2008 ⓘ |
| focusesOnEvent | 2008 global financial crisis NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| genre |
economic history
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financial history ⓘ |
| hasPart |
chapter on bond markets
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chapter on financial globalization ⓘ chapter on insurance and risk ⓘ chapter on real estate and housing ⓘ chapter on stock markets ⓘ chapter on the rise of banking ⓘ |
| ISBN | 978-1-84614-106-5 ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mediaAdaptation | The Ascent of Money (TV series) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableFor |
linking financial innovation to major historical turning points
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popularizing financial history for a general audience ⓘ |
| numberOfPages | approximately 400 ⓘ |
| publicationDate | 2008 ⓘ |
| publisher |
Allen Lane
NERFINISHED
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Penguin Press NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| setsOutThesis |
financial crises are recurring features of capitalism
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financial development is a key driver of human progress ⓘ |
| subject |
banking
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bonds ⓘ derivatives ⓘ economic globalization ⓘ evolution of money ⓘ financial crises ⓘ global financial system ⓘ history of finance ⓘ insurance ⓘ real estate ⓘ stock markets ⓘ |
| timePeriodCovered | from ancient Mesopotamia to the 21st century ⓘ |
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