Economy Wonk Pillows

'Sorry - no budget for anaesthetic.'

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

Airline Debts: Layoffs to help us stay afloat.

Desk plaques: 'Money isn't everything' '...Which makes it no less awesome in my opinion.'

Warning that Inflationary Policies Could Lead to Crash on Wall St

'In a surprise move, Greece decided to peg its currency against the Baklava.'

Davos.

'They don't want to destroy us. They want to cause just enough damage to lower our bond rating.'

Bank P45's - 'Cashier number 5 please.'

Early attempts at standardising currency.

'This year there's a bi-partisan effort in Congress to keep things as partisan as possible.'

Exchange Rate.

Trump Tariffs

". . . We're being sucked into the UK national debt!"

The Euro.

"Wash your hands after handling these, Miss Utley -- They're toxic securities."

Offshore tax havens.

Conservatives' Golden Economic Legacy

'You realize, of course, Death is the ultimate tax shelter?'

"The government's finance settlement is coming out really late this year!"

Electricity Bills

Euro Discobolus

"I can't wait to feel the full impact."

"The markets seem to be a little jittery this morning."

Exotic Insects Arrive in England with Imported Fruit

'Great speech on the future of the economy. You said nothing with great conviction.'

Famous Pieces of Paper

'Ms. Clayton, we're counting on you to reverse this trend...'

"Apparently there's been a slowdown in China."

"Mum, Dad, my pocket money could do with some quantitative easing please."