Compassionate Economist Gifts

Charities should investigate whether published reports are 'Misleadingly Positive'.

Prejudice/Empathy

"If you think this is bad, you should see what they do to themselves"

"No, those people aren't anorexic. Those people are starving."

The scales between gluttony and hunger

"I feel your pain...At home in Europe I also work 14 hours a day in my factory..."

'I'm freezing...The rich list is a little thin this year.'

Still looking for your inner-grown-up, Harold?

House Arrest in the Age of Coronavirus

'I'm an economist, but I try not to take myself too seriously.'

Immigrating to the City

Harvey before and after.

'I know we're laying up treasures in Heaven, but I still think you should talk to the Church Board about your pension,'

No safe haven

"Luckily the days are long gone when we just labeled people as "mad"'

'It's such a nice day. Why don't you go outside and tease another girl until she develops an eating disorder.'

"Don't - they'll just spend it on drugs."

Help - "What's in it for me?"

Africa

The Minor Issue

'We put the little old lady of Threadneedle Street into a care home.'

Give To Tsunami's Victims.

"How do you expect me to have empathy for the poor and walk in your shoes when your shoes when you're not wearing any."

'Your x-ray shows an enlarged heart. It's nothing to worry about. All teachers have a big heart.'

"You know what I think, folks? Improving technology isn't important. Increased profits aren't important. What's important is to be warm, decent human beings."

"Thank you sir. Here is your receipt."

Business men in street looking at poster, "It must be hard living in a country where the rich and the powerful completely ignore the needs of the less fortunate"

Europe-migration

"We know you're thirsty, but how about we build you a nice building first?"

Donate to the poorest of the poor...Haitian relief.

Bank Manager: 'No, you cannot give your money a hug.'

"Gracie, you want to be a vegetarian?"

Easy Button

Cry on my shoulder $1.00

'Please, give me any book.'