Monday, March 09, 2009
THE ASCENT OF MONEY: A Financial History of the World by Niall Ferguson, read by Simon Prebble
An excellent perspective on the (formerly) green stuff. Written before the current downturn, yet seeming to predict it, the book explains that the popping sound you hear is when the belief bubble bursts. With command, authority, and a BBC accent, Simon Prebble adds a classy element to the project.
Listen now. Time 2:24
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