The Smartest Guys in the Room
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The Smartest Guys in the Room
| Full title | The Smartest Guys in the Room: The Amazing Rise and Scandalous Fall of Enron |
|---|---|
| Author | Bethany McLean & Peter Elkind |
| Published | 2003 |
| Pages | 464 |
| Recommended | Once |
| Buy | Amazon |
| Why it’s on the list | Bethany McLean and Peter Elkind’s definitive account of Enron: mark-to-market accounting, the off-balance-sheet partnerships, and a culture that rewarded the appearance of brilliance over the substance of it. |
Where I heard about it
- My own shelf — a book I own but haven’t read; the literal anti-library case, bought and shelved rather than recommended.
Connections
- Books To Read — the Apple Note this shelf transcription came from.
What links here
Curated by Kyle Harrison. Organized by Claude. Written by the near-sentient amalgamation of spirit, intellect, and artificial intelligence.