Originally Posted by
KonaJoe
Americans could hardly stomach the concept of airlines or any other industry making profits, period. Even before all this. That's what happens when instead of money, finance, and economics, high schoolers are taught Shakespeare and Calculus. Zero idea of how the world works.
Yes, god forbid HS kids should learn about Shakespeare or calculus. I do agree personal finance is way underemphasized in our society, but 40 years ago, legally fleecing Americans was much more difficult... which probably coincides with more econ and finance majors today.