The Ascent of Money Chimerica
Since the 1990s, once risky markets in Asia, Latin America and eastern Europe have become better investments than the UK or US stock market. The explanation is the rise of 'Chimerica' - the economic marriage of China and the United States. But does it make sense for poor Chinese savers to lend to rich American spenders?
Primary Title
- The Ascent of Money
Secondary Title
- Chimerica
Date Broadcast
- Monday 12 October 2009
Start Time
- 17 : 30
Finish Time
- 18 : 30
Duration
- 60:00
Series
- 1
Episode
- 6
Channel
- Documentary Channel
Broadcaster
- Sky Network Television
Programme Description
- Since the 1990s, once risky markets in Asia, Latin America and eastern Europe have become better investments than the UK or US stock market. The explanation is the rise of 'Chimerica' - the economic marriage of China and the United States. But does it make sense for poor Chinese savers to lend to rich American spenders?
Classification
- Unknown
Owning Collection
- Television Vault
Broadcast Platform
- Television
Languages
- English
Captions
Live Broadcast
- No
Rights Statement
- Made for the University of Auckland's educational use as permitted by the Screenrights Licensing Agreement.
Subjects
- International finance--History
- Money--History
- Economic history
Contributors
- Niall Ferguson (Host)
- Chimerica Media (Production Unit)
Subjects
- International finance--History
- Money--History
- Economic history