Life is a risky business – which is why people take out insurance. But faced with an unexpected disaster, the state has to step in. Professor Ferguson travels to post-Katrina New Orleans to ask why the free market can't provide adequate protection against catastrophe. His quest for an answer takes him to the origins of modern insurance in the early 19th century and to the birth of the welfare state in post-war Japan.
| Title | The Ascent of Money - Season 1 Episode 4 Risky Business |
|---|---|
| Year | 2008 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Country | |
| Studio | Channel 4 |
| Cast | Niall Ferguson |
| Crew | |
| Alternative Titles | The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World, The Ascent of Money: Boom and Bust |
| Keyword | money, finance |
| First Air Date | Nov 17, 2008 |
| Last Air date | Dec 22, 2008 |
| Season | 1 Season |
| Episode | 6 Episode |
| Runtime | 49:14 minutes |
| Quality | HD |
| IMDb: | 8.00/ 10 by 1.00 users |
| Popularity | 2.708 |
| Language | English |
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