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A Keynesian prototype: Standard solution. Public opinion on reducing deficits: Dealing with debt. A special report on the world economy: How to grow. ShoreBank: Small enough to fail. The switch in price indices: One cut to rule them all. Economics focus: Fiscal fundamentalists. Economics focus: Paper chains. Wealth, poverty and compassion: The rich are different from you and me. SelfRelianceSTRIP(web).jpg (JPEG Image, 1121×393 pixels) - Scaled (88. Bankers Are Just Like Anybody Else, Except Richer by Ogden Nash. Grateful nation honours bankers with well-deserved day off. Ceremonies have been taking place across the United Kingdom to mark the August Bank Holiday, commemorating the hard work and sacrifice of the nation’s bankers and other financial sector workers who are taking a well-deserved day off.

Grateful nation honours bankers with well-deserved day off

At a service in the City, leading figures in banking and business agreed that this year’s holiday had been thoroughly merited. “We wouldn’t be in the fine economic shape we’re in if it weren’t for our bankers, would we?” Said one CEO. “A lot of bankers laid down their bonuses this year, and we salute them on behalf of a grateful nation.” RSA Animate - Crises of Capitalism. The Terrible People. The Geography of a Recession. Polyp - home page. Polyp_cartoon_greed.jpg (JPEG Image, 720×279 pixels) Polyp_cartoon_Rich_Elite.jpg (JPEG Image, 720×411 pixels)