It sounds like Georgios needs to reduce his prices, sack some waiters and cut the wages of the rest

We told him that, but his staff are complaining that suddenly the Essex Community Business association thinks it’s running the taverna. They’ve been protesting, stealing stock and frightening away the customers. It’s crazy.

Tim Harford, master of the modern parable.  Or allegory.  Or Greek dialogue.

What do I know, I was busy doing math on computers in engineering school.