Future Economist Gifts

'I'm trying to diversify my portfolio.'

'I'm worth more than $3,000 as a federal income tax exemption. So how about a raise in my allowance?'

'Since it's falling on me to help pay off the budget deficits when I grow up, I think you need to increase my allowance, Dad!'

'I went through the data and found an 11.7% increase in the discretionary spending portion of our family budget, so I see no reason not to raise my allowance.'

'I see this period of my life as excellent training for the cashless economy of the future I hear so much about!'

"My son's a commonwealth - I give him money to be independent."

"Some day I’d like to raise the cost of living."

'In the future, if we're a little late with your allowance, don't just automatically turn it over to a collection agency.'

"My mom said her college tuition was free."

'How am I supposed to do my part in stimulating the economy if you won't raise my allowance?'

'The dollar was up today so does that mean I get a bigger allowance.'

'Take a good look at that son..THAT'S why you should NEVER loan money to family!'

'I'm glad I'm majoring in economics. I'm starting to realize what a burden my student loans are going to be.'

"Well, Grandpa, I'd be just as happy if you put it all into musical bonds, and I could avoid all those endless tax burdens."

What comes after trillion?

"And I leave all my digital data to. . ."

'I'm sure that one wasn't there last week.'

'What I don't understand is how all three of us managed to get the figures wrong!'

Department of No One Could Have Anticipated.

"The Net National Product rose slightly last month."

Phrenology bust with sections for different currencies.

The day the stock market went UP.

"These projections don't make sparkles shoot out my ass."

"Stock options for your thoughts."

British savings accounts

"Good boy."

'It's only a hunch, but I think everybody bought everything they needed, last time.'

"Tariffs love me...tariffs love me not..."

Late Stage Capitalism and the Biosphere Engage in Some Meaningful Dialogue...

Golly, �1m a year isn't too much. I don't know why your shareholders don't understand you.

Robot Parts $5

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

"Welcome to the bank - you'll start at the bottom."

'This time we're going to do things right. And if that doesn't work, we'll just go back to stealing.'

Profit