Economic Satire Collector Mugs

"The Net National Product rose slightly last month."

'This country is on the road to ruin.' - 'Well, it'll never get there in this traffic.'

'Let's just wait here until the federal stimulus returns.'

'Bit of a staffing problem, Boss. We haven't got any left.'

Made in China

America's Funniest Interest Rate Hikes

'Let's hope the new norm means that less really is more.'

"But there's no way in hell I could afford Jupiter today."

'The recession is over, again.'

Fuel bill gone through the roof

"Allow me to introduce Recession. Recession is here to stay."

Early Attempt at Quantitative Easing.

'I've collected my memos into one reasonably priced gift book.'

"Greetings, Earthling - Are you a worker or a drone?"

"True, a salary cap on Wall Street may limit the talent pool, but, on the other hand, if they get any more talented we'll all be broke."

'He's a good listener, but only to the sound of his own voice.'

"Consumer confidence remains high as long as we keep them distracted buying stuff."

"We need a market icon that reflects the ridiculous market conditions..."

Golden parachutes inc. - 'Our pleas for bail-out funds were ignored.'

'Wait a minute....!

The Euro - R.I.P.

'Okay, let the minutes show we're not absconding with the money until the economy improves...'

Money god

'The reason I have been able to keep my job through these turbulent times, is that I welcome change, especially if it's from a vending machine.'

'...and the Nikkei closed down on the day.'

'I'd recommend against investing in hog futures - what sort of future could a hog have?'

'My firm has scrutinised your budget and determined you could save a fortune by sacking us...that'll be £300,000 please!'

Investments.

"The interest rate can't go any lower, so if necessary, we'll have to go back to pounds of flesh."

'You wouldn't threaten your bank manager...er...maybe...'

'Stocks plummeted today, on forecasts that tomorrow will be warm and muggy.'

The Decline of the Euro.

"It would appear they worshipped the almighty dollar."

The water desk