Two economists are walking in a forest when they Come across a pile of shit.

The first economist says to the other "Ill pay you $100 to eat that pile of shit." The second economist takes the $100 and eats the pile of shit.

They continue walking until they come across a second pile of shit. The second economist turns to the first and says "l pay you $100 to eat that pile of shit." The first economist takes the $100 and eats a pile of shit.

Walking a little more, the first economist looks at the second and says, "You know, I gave you $100 to eat shit, then you gave me back the same $100 to eat shit. can't help but feel like we both just ate shit for nothing." "That's not true", responded the second economist. "We increased the GDP by $200!"

[–] Damage@feddit.it 30 points 3 days ago (1 children)

I knew this joke as two people selling a painting back and forth

[–] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 65 points 3 days ago

Economists eating shit is funnier

[–] GreyEyedGhost@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 days ago

This works better with an accountant and an economist.

[–] merc@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 days ago

Plus, at least one of the two economists got really, really hard watching his buddy eat some shit.