Ferguson's Argument in Favor of Deregulating the Banking System Isn't

question 240

Multiple Choice

Ferguson's argument in favor of deregulating the banking system isn't worth a hoot. Consider this: Ferguson is a banker himself, and if banks are deregulated, he will earn millions.

• A) Red herring.
• B) No fallacy.
• C) Straw man.
• D) Tu quoque (you, too).
• E) Argument against the person, circumstantial.

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