>A solution is derived from economic theory, and two useless but true theorems are proved. >This paper represents one small step for an economist in the direct

>A solution is derived from economic theory, and two useless but true theorems are proved. >This paper represents one small step for an economist in the direction of the theory of interstellar trade. >These complications make the theory of interstellar trade appear at first quite alien to our usual trade models; presumably it seems equally human to alien trade theorists. This is wonderful and hilarious and full of cheeky fun (so so much more than I've quoted). It's perfect for the sigbovik crowd. Thanks for posting! >This paper, then, is a serious analysis of a ridiculous subject...