[Start of a new thread from message http://eh.net/pipermail/hes/2005-May/002996.html] Oh, what a lovely little poem Don't know what the moral for economics is But it certainly described What economics is. Black Mumbo stayed in the house Sewing beautiful clothes for her darling. While Black Jumbo went to the bazaar/market Bought lovely things and added to the nation's 'wealth'. Then he went to 'work' When Black Sambo had his scary adventure And brought back ghee for his family And guess what? There was Black Mumbo Ready to make delicious pancakes All two hundred and fifty-one of them And the clever woman was enjoying 'leisure' all the while! Cheer :-) Sumitra Shah