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The First Law of Economists: For every economist, there exists an equal and opposite economist.
The Second Law of Economists: They're both wrong.
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An economist is an expert who will know tomorrow why the things he predicted yesterday didn't happen today.
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A physicist, a chemist and an economist are stranded on an island, with nothing to eat. A can of beans washes ashore. The chemist says, "Let’s build a fire until the beans explode out of the can." The physicist says, "Great idea! I'll plot the trajectory so we can catch them". The economist shakes his head and says, "No, no, no. Lets assume that we have a can-opener..."
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A party of economists was climbing in the Alps . After several hours they became hopelessly lost. One of them studied the map for some time, turning it up and down, sighting on distant landmarks, consulting his compass, and finally the sun.
Finally he said, ' OK see that big mountain over there?'
'Yes', answered the others eagerly.
'Well, according to the map, we're standing on top of it.'
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Q: Why did God create economists?
A: In order to make weather forecasters look good.
Debbie
(battered economist)
Addition: I almost forgot this one:
Definition of an Economist: Someone who knows a little math, but doesn't have enough personality to become an accountant.
Chuckle-worthy.
Thanks Debbie! Great to see an economist with a sense of humour. If it is any consolation, I'm a glorified IT nerd.
What does a computer programmer use for contraception?
His personality :-)
Thanks Phil. Over the last week I have seen the price of oil shoot up unbelievably, and heard at least 2 more very credible people say that Peak OIl occured in 2006. I'm really ready to hear some jokes - I need them.
David C.
Q:What do you get when you cross an economist with a werewolf?
A: Nothing. There are some things even a dog won't do.
Q:How many economists does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: None. They can't see the spreadsheet to decide if the lightbulb is worth changing.
I liked the programmer joke! It reminds me of another one about economists:
Definition of an Economist: Someone who knows a little math, but doesn't have enough personality to become an accountant.
Sigh,
Debbie