Economics Satire Gifts

'Greenspan today explained the reason the Fed faises interest rates is so they can lower them again.'

"The Net National Product rose slightly last month."

Spot the difference.

'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.'

Made in China

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

Thrift: have your arms and legs amputated, use a pillow for a bed!

America's Funniest Interest Rate Hikes

Is this your idea of a joke, Findlay...?

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

Fuel bill gone through the roof

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

'The recession is over, again.'

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

Early Attempt at Quantitative Easing.

"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."

'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.'

'Wait a minute....!

Money god

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

The Euro - R.I.P.

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

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

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

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

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

Investments.

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

This government special reserve fund is like a cookie jar for crooked cronies!

"It's this trend that leads us to believe we should supplement our oil commodities with investments in some of the Earth's rich vinegar and crouton reserves."

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

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

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