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A comment on The Gordon Gekko Effect: The Role of Culture in the Financial Industry [pdf]. Parent comment

Re:The Gordon Gekko Effect: The Role of Culture in the Finan... by paulpauper on Saturday November 07, 2026 @12:20PM (#50406230)
Prison sentences were so short back then, plus parole, that it was arguably worth it. it worked for Boeseky, Milikin and others.
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Re:The Gordon Gekko Effect: The Role of Culture in the Finan... by jgalt212 on Saturday November 07, 2026 @12:38PM (#50406387)
It only worked for Milken because he had so much money as to be bulletproof and could buy his reputation back.
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