Walking Economy
The Finance Minister had appointed
a very senior and able
economist as Financial Advisor
on a fat monthly salary.
It was expected that he would
come up with practical
solutions to help solve serious
economic problems.
After several months the exasperated
ecnomist told the
minister, "I am sorry. Our
problems are so grave and
complex that I can't solve
them."
"But why? You have got such
long experience. Everybody
calls you walking economy"
Enquired the minister.
"Well Sir. The problems of
this ministry are so bad that
I have developed depression.
My hair line is in recession,
my stomach remains a victim
of inflation, and net worth
of my abilities has devalued."