Tuesday
Jul102007
How to communicate effectively with an economist
We recently re-evaluated our life insurance policies. Jonathan’s company offers a relatively paltry sum upon my untimely demise.
Me: Dude, you’re in serious trouble if I die. Just paying for a nanny for a couple of years will use up all that money. [pause, and then contemplatively:] But that’s good. It’s a huge disincentive.

Jul 10, 2007 at 2:50 PM