Joyful Economist Gifts

'I've traveled all over the world looking for happiness and found it in my bank account.'

Or as I prefer to call it, the 'feel-good' factor.

"What do you think I can get for it on the blackboard market?"

'Ho,ho,ho, but can you be more specific?'

As long as there are husbands, we'll get our's money's worth!

'You raised the price of air to 50c!' 'Inflation.'

"This 'laying up treasures in heaven' thing - Is it some kind of tax dodge or what?"

"Because of the economic situation they've relaxed the rules."

'Wouldn't it be easier if the banks simply merged with the Inland Revenue?'

'I feel I owe a lot to my country.' - 'So, you haven't paid your income tax again.'

"The usual? Or will you be having our 'stimulus package'?"

'What can we do to reduce our spending?'

"Harold finds painting very therapeutic."

"Well. . . the cost of living was getting too high, so. . ."

'I know we're laying up treasures in Heaven, but I still think you should talk to the Church Board about your pension,'

'I'm an economist, but I try not to take myself too seriously.'

"...Or we could give to the rich, and it would just trickle down to the poor."

"We're trying to put the fun back into filing taxes."

'Stocks tumbled on the news Santa's credit rating was downgraded.'

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More toxic assets.

Recession tips & taxes

'Government economists said today's stock market drop was due to 'normal gravitational forces'.'

'Today, a downturn in 'social conscience' stocks on news that 'nice guys finish last'.'

'Thank you for participating in the 'Redistribution of Wealth' movement.'

'The dollar and I seem to be weakening at the same rate!'

'I can't make ends meet, let alone justify the means.'

'of course I know the value of a dollar...That's why I asked for ten of them.'

'Before the smart money leaves the market, we need to get the dumb money into the market. Here's a list of un-savvy investors to call.'

Jeff discovered a new bank account where his money would always be safe.

'Stocks rose today on the appealing notion that everything is beautiful in its own way.'

Exactly how much money do you owe this loanshark?

"I can help you with stock downturns. I'm the blueprint of irrational exuberance."

"I'm sorry, but you do not qualify for the home office credit."

"I did it for the money."