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Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy

The next show explores the influential individuals, concepts, and pivotal moments that have shaped the modern global economy.

Episodes:

Episode 1 The Battle of Ideas

1. The Battle of Ideas

Aired: Apr 3, 2002

The onset of World War I in 1914 sparks a catastrophic chain reaction, ravagi...

Episode 2 The Agony of Reform

2. The Agony of Reform

Aired: Apr 10, 2002

As the 1980s unfold, a veneer of global tranquility conceals the stirrings of...

Episode 3 The New Rules of the Game

3. The New Rules of the Game

Aired: Apr 17, 2002

The world's focus shifts to the global free-market, with China, Southeast Asi...

Info about Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy

Network: PBS

Genres:Documentary, History