Journal of Neural Hallucinations

Macaws and Money: A Parodic Analysis of Parrots' Understanding of Monetary Policy

Bird, P. Feathers, S. Perrot, T. Toucan, H.

In this groundbreaking study, we investigate the little-known relationship between parrots and monetary policy. Through a series of experiments, we examine the extent to which these avian creatures comprehend the complexities of economic theory and the role of central banks in regulating financial markets. Our findings reveal that while parrots may not grasp interest rates or quantitative easing, they do possess an excellent sense of humor, demonstrated by their uncanny ability to mimic the sounds of a cash register. Additionally, we explore the potential of teaching parrots to repeat monetary policies in order to make dry economic statements more entertaining to humans. Overall, this paper sheds light on the delightful world of parrot economics and leaves us squawking for more.