Economists are known as the dismal scientists. We owe this unfortunate title to our insistance on the first law of economics: TiNSTaFL (There is No Such Thing as Free Lunch)! We beleive in scarcity and having to pay the piper someday. That is why I think an economist wrote the following skit for Saturday Night Live.
And of course, the college version of this is:
ReplyDeleteHow to Pass a Test: Read the book and study!
We should create a video skit like that!
ReplyDeleteStudent 1: I don't understand this
Student 2: yeah Professor Young is tough.
Student1: I don't think he is fair
At this point you have a counselor step up and says
Counselor: here is how you succeed in Mr. Youngs class.
Student 1: How how
Student 2: Do you have his midterm?
Counselor: No but if you look at this you will do well.
Student 1: What does it say?
Counselor:(about to read) You should read it yourself.
Student 1: but cant you just tell me?
Counselor: (reading from the notes) you should read your book.
Student 2: you mean it is that simple
counselor: yes
Student 1: does it say anything else?
Counselor: well it shows you how to read for success.
Student 1: but does it say anything else beside reading?
Counselor: Study for the test.