Niall Ferguson
Niall Ferguson is a Scottish historian, author, and commentator known for his works on economic history and international relations. He has written extensively on topics such as the rise of global finance, the impact of imperialism, and the history of Western civilization. Ferguson is a senior fellow at the Hoover Institution and a professor at Stanford University, often appearing in media and public discussions to provide insights on contemporary political and economic issues.
Born on Apr 18, 1964 (61 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 6,061 | $700,000 | 490$ |
| Greece | 1 | 8.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,423,054 | 6,074 | $190,000 | 111$ |
| Totals | 2 | 19,077,676 | 12,135 | $890,000 | 601$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Greece:
Niall Ferguson discussed the evolution of money in his work.
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Switzerland:
Niall Ferguson discussed the economic transformations that occur as countries industrialize.
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Australia:
Niall Ferguson calls it 'Ferguson's Law' regarding the risks of debt servicing exceeding defense spending.
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Italy:
He is an economic historian who considers the surpassing of military spending by interest payments a sign of American decline.
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Hungary:
Niall Ferguson's analysis suggests that the U.S. budgetary discipline has weakened under the current administration.
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Italy:
Niall Ferguson explained that a great power spending more on debt service than defense risks losing its status.
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Ireland:
Historian Niall Ferguson argues that the USSR collapsed under the weight of its own economic contradictions.
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Venezuela:
Niall Ferguson defines the work ethic as a moral framework derived from Protestant Christianity.
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Switzerland:
Niall Ferguson emphasized the importance of reading for human thinking and development.
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Switzerland:
Ayaan Hirsi Ali is married to historian Niall Ferguson, who draws historical parallels between Scotland and Afghanistan.
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