Horizon - S36E13: The Midas Formula

Name: The Midas Formula
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1999-12-02
Duration: 1 h

Dec 02, 1999DocumentarySeason 36, Episode 13

Horizon presents the extraordinary story of a beautiful mathematical formula that changed the world, the financial markets, and indeed capitalism itself. It could do the unthinkable - it took the risk out of playing the money-markets. To its inventors it brought the Nobel Prize for economics. To those who used it, it brought great wealth. But this glittering tale would end in tragedy.

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All Episodes - Season 36

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Horizon S36E13 Synopsis

Stream Horizon "The Midas Formula" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 1999-12-02, this episode is part of Season 36 of Horizon. With a runtime of 1h, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Horizon presents the extraordinary story of a beautiful mathematical formula that changed the world, the financial markets, and indeed capitalism itself. It could do the unthinkable - it took the risk out of playing the money-markets. To its inventor...