Market Analysts: Bird in Hand Now Worth 2.4 in Bush

Market Analysts: Bird in Hand Now Worth 2.4 in Bush

Economists at Harvard University have published a paper noting a small uptick in the value of handheld birds as compared to those in the proverbial “bush.”

“For a long time, a bird in hand was worth two in the bush,” says Betsy Wenner, lead economic researcher at Harvard Business School. “But there are a number of market forces that have caused a shift over the last decade.” The economists agree that the average worldwide market value of a bird in hand is now 2.4 times that of a bush dwelling fowl.

The paper cites inflation, the 2008 housing crisis, and of course, China, as leading factors. The researchers are also quick to point out the volatility of niche bird markets, and do not advise anyone to make avian investments without first consulting an expert in your region.

Via oaklandEarthGirl.