Economist Jokes (Part 2)

Three econometricians went out hunting and came across a large buck. The first econometrician fired and missed by about a yard to the left. The second econometrician fired and missed by about a yard to the right.

The third econometrician didn’t fire a shot, he just stood there and yelled, “We got him, we got him!”

An economist is someone who didn’t have enough personality to become an accountant.

What’s the difference between an economist and a confused old man with Alzheimer’s?

The economist is the one with the calculator.

A party of economists was climbing in the Alps. After several hours they became hopelessly lost. One of them studied the map for some time, turning it up and down, sighting on distant landmarks, consulting his compass and the sun. Finally he said, “Okay, see that mountain over there?”

The others responded affirmatively.

“Well, according to the map, we’re standing on top of it.”

Economists have forecast nine out of the last five recessions.