A documentary history of the global economy and the spread of free markets over the twentieth century. [ Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy credits: Narrator: David Ogden Stiers/ Writers: Daniel Yergin, Joseph Stanislaw/ 360 min/ Documentary/ Anti-socialism, Econ 101]
External Reviews
“Commanding Heights does for capitalism what Ken Burns’ films did for jazz and the Civil War.”
–Wired
“The film dramatically captures the issues that have defined the wealth and fate of nations and shows how the battle over the world economy will shape our lives in the twenty-first century.”
–Cinema Politica
“The series is fascinating background for anyone trying to put what is happening to today’s economy in larger context.”
–NPR
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Book: The Commanding Heights : The Battle for the World Economy