Tyler Cowen marks Valentine's Day with a brief examination of the economics of pick-up lines. Here are a few I think might be up his alley.
- I couldn't help but notice your monetary base. Do you let a guy get to M3 on a first date?
- You have a boyfriend? That's ok. The wife and I are into credit-swapping.
- I'm not like other guys. I'd never withdraw my deposits without at least offering a wraparound.
- Baby, that booty is a moral hazard!
- When it comes to you, my demand curve slopes upward.
- Do you have a job? Because I thought maybe we could enjoy some frictional unemployment together.
- I know there are competitive bidders, but ask any of the girls here, and they'll tell you my tongue has absolute advantage.
- Are you a Keynesian? Because you sure make my monetary policy inflate.
- You've got the loveliest supply curves I've ever seen.
- I know it's a Saturday, but do you think you'd be open for some direct deposits later?
- I think you and me would have great potential output.
- So, what kinds of permissable nonbank activites are you into?
- If you want to invite your friend, perhaps we could explore multilateralism.
- C'mon, it's getting late, and we both know I'm your lender of last resort.
- Let's blow this popsicle stand and see what happens when we let our indifference curves intersect.
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