Econ-wizard Gifts

'I have an incredible plan for economic recovery.'

"Another week another dollar, Jenkins"

'Noticeboard? I forgot it was there to be honest.'

"Yes Sir, I'm still working on the 'ins and outs' of their proposal."

'We've set the bar quite high at this company. It helps us control bonuses.'

"This is not permanent...we'll be back as soon as things start to look up."

'What do you want first - The bad news or the even badder news?'

Profit

'Please remember that these figures could be off as much as two dollars.'

The president's men

'Can't they just switch to smaller barrels?'

"Obviously some people here don't appreciate the gravity of our situation."

A Q&A with President Obama over jobs

"Although technically it's a profit and loss statement, the narrative is admittedly rather one-sided."

"Ok, do we agree the minutes of the last meeting?"

"Some day, son, all this will be your ex-wife's."

'He's so rich, when he writes a cheque the bank bounces.'

'What happened to that efficiency report? I had it in my hand not two minutes ago.'

"I know other hospitals are worried about the superbug, but ours is the only one that understands the accounts system."

'Today the stock market was moribund, as growth equities sputtered and bonds dipped due to the inverted yield curve. I'd translate that into layman's terms...but they don't pay me enough.'

'I think I know what the problem is!'

"They've given me the Lion's share of budgetary constraints."

Fred wonders if he should go see what's happening in accounting.

The Shrinking Dollar.

'These are the end of year figures recollected in tranquility.'

"Remember, money is only a tool - to make more money."

"Basically, your new job here at the Treasury Department implementing the bailout is simple, Grayson, just grab and armful of money and run..."

'You're right. Our old safety files have become a safety concern.'

Warning that Inflationary Policies Could Lead to Crash on Wall St

'... And this is Goldsmith, our futures consultant.'

"When was the last time you exercised something other than a purchase option?"

Russia Money Laundering

"There are the arts, the sciences, agriculture, and commerce. Stick with commerce, if you know what's good for you."

Manufacturing will take place in China...So what role does Europe have?...you borrow money to be the customer

Desk trays - 'In', 'Out', and 'It depends'.