Two Jokes Economists Will Appreciate

Over on X, Ethan W. Anderson has done some superb research investigating an unusual pair of trends.  Here’s his result:

McDonalds v Macbook

McDonalds v Macbook (click for larger image)

Add the year 2081 to your calendar.  Unless, of course, you’re older than 55.  If you’re among us elderly folks and still planning that far into the future, please let me know your secret diet-exercise-lifestyle combination.

Meanwhile, an anonymous contributor came up with this gem.

Rock Paper Scissors Invisible Hand

If you don’t get it, ask in the comments.

Mr. Anderson is a serious nerd.  Click here to read about his latest venture.  (If you guess “AI” you’re right.)

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About Tony Lima

Retired after teaching economics at California State Univ., East Bay (Hayward, CA). Ph.D., economics, Stanford. Also taught MBA finance at the California University of Management and Technology. Occasionally take on a consulting project if it's interesting. Other interests include wine and technology.