SAUD: So, dude, we are getting windfall profits here. With Chindia's explosive growth and the Merkins underproducing, it's champagne all around. Let's fly to Harrod's, England and shop.
DUDE: Yeah, see, well, your producer surplus is cutting deeply into folks consumer surplus. You know what happens then?
SAUD: Folks by more?
DUDE: Um, no. Folks decrease demand for a product and chose alternate means.
SAUD: Bah! The Most Pristine Republic of Cali-Flori- ANWR is too politically sensitive; the only oil the Europeans got is olive and the Russkies can't dig through the tundra fast enough.
DUDE: So, eventually, political pressure will increase and the Merkins will dig up their back yards for oil, at least until they innovate their way out of dependence.
SAUD: Never happen. Supply in America is artificially controlled to compel behavior.
DUDE: Don't believe that; American politicians aren't as powerful as you think. They'll put job security way ahead of principal.
SAUD: The hottest circle in hell is reserved for those who would criticize a politician!!!
DUDE: I'm just telling you what happens. The price of oil goes up until it collapses; and let's face it, outside of swank clothiers, what does the House of Saud have to offer?
SAUD: Hmmm. Good point, so what do we do?
DUDE: Learn a lesson from the MAFFIA. You have to keep your host healthy. Increase production.
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