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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.