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Cow funny...

Guru is not easily amused, but did rather enjoy this bovine frippery. With the economy in the state it's in, explaining it through the medium of cows makes as much sense as anything else. Perhaps Robert Peston should try it.

20 economic models explained with cows:

1. SOCIALISM

You have two cows - You give one to your neighbour.

2. COMMUNISM

You have two cows - The State takes both and gives you some milk.

3. FASCISM

You have two cows - The State takes both and sells you some milk.

4. NAZISM

You have two cows - The State takes both and shoots you.

5. BUREAUCRATISM

You have two cows - The State takes both, shoots one, milks the other, and then throws the milk away.

6.TRADITIONAL CAPITALISM

You have two cows - You sell one and buy a bull. Your herd multiplies, and the economy grows. You sell them and retire on the income.

7. SURREALISM

You have two giraffes - The government requires you to take harmonica lessons.

8. AMERICAN CORPORATION

You have two cows - You sell one, and force the other to produce the milk of four cows. You hire a consultant to analyse why the cow has dropped dead.

9. ENRON VENTURE CAPITALISM

You have two cows - You sell three of...