Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy

An outstanding three-part series exploring the myriad issues generated by a global economy, Commanding Heights: The Battle for the World Economy, based on the best-selling book by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin (The Prize) and Joseph Stanislaw, examines the tug of war between government regulation and the free market, all the while detailing the radiating impact on societies. Providing a fascinating look (nicely couched in layperson's language) at the birth of the world economy during the post-WWII economic boom, this comprehensive survey also features commentary from world leaders and top economists all over the globe--including Bill Clinton, VP Dick Cheney, Mikhail Gorbachev, Mexican leader Vicente Fox, and Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew--who share opinions and offer insights into our economic future. A landmark series that, to quote a Wired pundit, "does for capitalism what Ken Burns' films did for jazz and the Civil War," this affordably priced deconstruction of the new world order--from an economic standpoint--is highly recommended. Editor's Choice. [Note: the DVD includes additional writer and producer interviews.] Aud: H, C, P. (L. Stevens)