Ferris Bueller Fails Economics

08/07/2007 Mises Wire Justin M. Ptak

For a good laugh over simplistic and fallacious money management advice take a look at Ben Stein’s latest column.

I think he may need some Clear Eyes eye drops to cover up what he is smoking.

Of course, I like the comments that give him one-star the best.

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