Globetrotting Economist Mugs

China Syndrome.

'Globalsiation risky? How d'you mean?'

Chief Foreign Policy Advisor to President Obama.

'Today, emerging market funds rose on news the American dream is alive and well in Thailand, Singapore, China. . .'

TTIP

"Looks like charity is the transfer of money from poor people in rich counties to rich people in poor countries."

Religion & Economics.

Notice to travelers: 'Delayed' is the New 'on time'.

The Family Joules: Part 7

World Domination

Sport and Politics section of the newspaper exploding.

My lemonade stand went belly-up. I need a bail-out.

'Ladies and gentlemen, the party's over.'

Iranian Oil

"Emotionally, I'm checking three bags."

'I'm sorry I have to let you go but since this a global economy, you may rotate back here someday.'

Emotional Baggage Check In.

"We're all nuts about the Pacific Rim."

"Tariff wars"

Tourist

'We don't have a GPS or any maps, so this is the best I could do.'

"Please remember to check for any personal problems you may have left behind."

"Doctor Finkelstein is here to ensure you're not carrying any excess emotional baggage on board."

"Our flight's been diverted to Frankfurt - but remember, it is better to travel than to arrive."

'And this is the small print in your travel insurance...'

Thousands of customers stranded when major travel firm goes out of business.

The world toilet.

An Easter Island statue with a camera (showing how tourism affects the destinations of the tourists).

European funds.

World Demand Price Up

"Petro-dollars do not grow on trees, my son."

'A cruise by air, sir, is called a 'tour'.'

Businessman with a load more than his Third World counterpart

'I like to relax before my business flights.'

"My job traveled abroad, so I can't."