The Unraveling of Enron: Corporate Deceit and Accountability

This chapter examines the investigative journey behind the Enron scandal, revealing initial skepticism about the company's financial practices and the eventual recognition of fraud. It explores the impact of Enron's collapse on public trust in corporate accountability, while discussing the interplay of information availability and understanding within the financial markets. Additionally, it highlights the psychological biases surrounding corporate culture, the challenges faced by whistleblowers, and the perennial struggle between optimistic narratives and skeptical insights.