For the past few centuries, Western Civilization has dominated the world both culturally and economically. Why? Some point to imperialism, slavery, and colonial wars. But those sins are common to all empires throughout history. What separates the West from the rest? Stanford historian Niall Ferguson has the answer in this highly informative video.
Niall Ferguson
Harvard Professor: Regulations Will Sink US Economy ~ `Rule of law has become the rule of lawyers`
Harvard History Professor Niall Ferguson told CNN that overregulation would swamp the US economy and that he believes President Obama might take the country off the fiscal cliff to score political points against the GOP.