Polinomic (synonym Ecolitical) – A economic system where a constitution, intended for use by at least several generations of citizens, must be able to adjust itself for pragmatic economic decisions and to balance interests of the state and society against those of individuals and their constitutional rights to personal freedom and private happiness.
Pragmatocracy paired with Polinomics is a modern and future-looking political and economical form of governing.
Economic literature, media or content presented in a manner that makes it palatable and more interesting for a broader audience, especially those without formal economic training.
Especially fashionable and trendy topics, hence pop culture economics.
Books such as those by Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner (Freakonomics & Superfreakonomics), Tim Harford (The Undercover Economist and The Logic of Life) and Robert Frank (The Economic Naturalist) are all examples of poponomics.
A sunburn or suntan focused on the left arm. It is caused by the left side of the body being the only half that gets exposed to sunlight while driving. Presumably, it would be located on the right side of the body in countries where they drive on the left side of the road.
British slang for a scientist or technical expert, esp . when the speaker is not certain of the expert’s specific field of study. Not necessarily derogatory, but typically used by persons without a technical background. In the US, the equivalent would be “egghead”, “squint”, or “geek.”
Origin of the word is unknown. Started sometime in World War 2. Given the typical evolution of British slang, could easily have started because what these experts did was confusing or “baffling” to the common person.
When you have to pee in a movie but don’t want to miss anything, and must do the following mental equation: will the amount I have to pee cause enough discomfort to diminish my attention capacity for the remainder of the movie to an extent which is greater than the amount of the movie I would miss by making a mad dash to the restroom.
I saw Satantango last night, wonderful film but by the 5th hour I had to start doing peecalculus.