Mr Micawber and the Ethical Dimension of Economics
<p>It is possible to state the most basic of economic principles in terms of simple arithmetic. Few have expressed it better than Dickens, through the words of his character Mr Micawber, in his advice to the young David Copperfield.</p>
<p>Joseph, in the old testament, offered related advice to the leaders of Egypt: guard the surplus from good years in order to provide food for future years that might yield a poor harvest.</p>
<p>How might a putative David Copperfield spend his extra pound? Whether it’s the pound he had not received, or the one left over, what priorities should the wise man bear in mind when spending it?</p>
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