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Pissing down your leg

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Purpose - The purpose of this paper is a reflection on how the aridity of economic speeches, lectures and presentations usually conceals an underlying human drama, often a tragedy. Design/methodology/approach - A fictional poem presents the reflections. Findings - Meditation on how economic policies cannot be divorced from their social context despite their often bland and “distancing” forms of expression. Research limitations/implications - The paper stimulates thought on the economic and social consequences of decisions, including those individuals with whom we are in direct contact. Originality/value - The poem is an individual comment on the “realities” behind economic decisions and how ignorance or considerations of personal safety constitute weak moral defences.

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  • B.N. Oakman, 2010. "Pissing down your leg," Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 23(6), pages 817-818, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:aaajpp:v:23:y:2010:i:6:p:817-818
    DOI: 10.1108/09513571011065907
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    Economics; Inflation;

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