Mar
20
2009
I heard the following gem round the water cooler at work:
Beer makes economics happen
I felt that given it is a Friday, and given that there is a lot of economics going on, this quote was felt especially poignant.
Personally I think Jagermeister is a better economic stimulant – but I understand that I’m in the minority.
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5 comments
agnitio says:
March 20, 2009 at 2:45 pm (UTC 12 )
A couple economists I respect claim to do their best thinking over a single malt whiskey:)
Although, possibly the smartest economist I know doesn’t drink but eats a lot of chocolate…
Matt Nolan says:
March 20, 2009 at 2:47 pm (UTC 12 )
@agnitio
That is some variation – maybe we need a poll
Andrew says:
March 20, 2009 at 3:01 pm (UTC 12 )
Research = A*F(alcohol,grease,sugar,caffeine,ideas,work).
Matt Nolan says:
March 20, 2009 at 3:04 pm (UTC 12 )
I’m not sure that research is monotonic in any of those variables
Miguel Sanchez says:
March 23, 2009 at 11:16 am (UTC 12 )
Someone once told me about an economist who was worried that his mind was starting to slow down as he entered middle age, so he started taking speed – the story goes that he produced some highly acclaimed papers while under the influence. Unfortunately I didn’t catch the name so I have no way to check if it’s true – can anyone help?