Review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) by Jeremiah S — 16 Jun 2007

This is a modern day example of Michels'(1915) Iron Law of Oligarchy. This one actually made me mad.

This review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) was written by Jeremiah S on 16 Jun 2007.

Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room has generally received very positive reviews.

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