Review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) by Adrian B — 05 Feb 2013

A must see. A lesson in unchecked greed and gall.

This review of Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room (2005) was written by Adrian B on 05 Feb 2013.

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

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