3 SEPTEMBER 1965, Page 24

Economics Made Easy

Since austerity's a bore, Let's produce a little more.

When we had a five-day week, Things all looked a trifle bleak, So, since they are in the red, Let's try working four instead.

Thus, they say, we can avoid Having people unemployed, And weary workers, when they like, May take time off to go on strike.

Less at home and more abroad Till the balance is restored, Or, if exports can't increase, Let's have less at home at least.

CHRISTOPHER HOLLIS