Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents.

Why does a slight tax increase cost you two hundred dollars and a substantial tax cut save you thirty cents.

People who work sitting down get paid more than people who work standing up.

People who work sitting down get paid more than people who work standing up.

Sudden money is going from zero to two hundred dollars a week. The rest doesn't count.

Sudden money is going from zero to two hundred dollars a week. The rest doesn't count.

Whoever claims that economic competition represents 'survival of the fittest' in the sense of the law of the jungle, provides read more

Whoever claims that economic competition represents 'survival of the fittest' in the sense of the law of the jungle, provides the clearest possible evidence of his lack of knowledge of economics.

Wealth, howsoever got, in England makes lords of mechanics, gentlemen of rakes; Antiquity and birth are needless here; 'Tis impudence read more

Wealth, howsoever got, in England makes lords of mechanics, gentlemen of rakes; Antiquity and birth are needless here; 'Tis impudence and money makes a peer.

It is impossible to understand the history of economic thought if one does not pay attention to the fact that read more

It is impossible to understand the history of economic thought if one does not pay attention to the fact that economics as such is a challenge to the conceit of those in power.

Money may kindle, but it cannot by itself, and for very long, burn.

Money may kindle, but it cannot by itself, and for very long, burn.

Whales only get harpooned when they come to the surface, and turtles can only move forward when they stick their read more

Whales only get harpooned when they come to the surface, and turtles can only move forward when they stick their neck out, but investors face risk no matter what they do.

Buying is a profound pleasure.

Buying is a profound pleasure.