Foreign policy is conducted for the convenience and enjoyment of people in Washington.
Economics is extremely useful as a form of employment for economists.
Economics exists to make astrology look respectable.
We now in the United States have more security guards for the rich than we have police services for the poor districts. If you're looking for personal security, far better to move to the suburbs than to pay taxes in New York.
Of all classes the rich are the most noticed and the least studied.
In the affluent society, no useful distinction can be made between luxuries and necessities.