TOP TEN LIES FINANCE PROFESSORS TELL THEIR STUDENTS [size=+1]

• Don't sweat that poor grade on your midterm. I am certain that you'll do much better on the final.
• Come by my office any time. I'm always available.
• You can make a killing as a stockbroker.
• Don't worry if you can't remember that formula. The main thing on the test is that you grasp the intuition.
• It doesn't matter what I think; write what you believe.
• If you come to all the lectures, you'll do just fine.
• My other section is much better prepared than you guys.
• What's your problem? Any moron can understand bond pricing models.
• Don't worry about that final grade. No one will care anyway.
• Of course, I make a lot investing. I only teach so I can help young people.