The Great Sock Puppet Economy
Case Study 1: Enron's accounting scandals led to the downfall of this Texas-based energy company. But did you know they also had a secret sock puppet show that went bankrupt?
Learn more about Socko McSockface, the Enron Sock PuppetKey Takeaways:
- Overly complex accounting schemes are a bad idea
- Sock puppets are expensive to maintain
The Housing Market Meltdown
Case Study 2: Subprime lending and a housing bubble that burst like a popped zit. Who knew?
Read about how subprime lending was the real 'prime' cause of the problemKey Takeaways:
- Don't trust anyone who promises you a 200% return on investment
- House prices are not always a good investment strategy