Shakespeare Special: The Seven Ages of Man

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<p>In Shakespeare’s ‘As You Like It’, the seven ages of man are described by &quot;melancholy Jacques&quot; the professional misery-guts killing the mood in the Forest of Arden. To celebrate the Bard’s birthday, your friendly neighbourhood economists have produced a Shakespearian special that focuses on some economics associated with each of these seven ages. Pete and Gav will be your guides through each stage of life from &quot;mewling and puking&quot; through to &quot;mere oblivion&quot;, to see what Economics can teach us. Along the way you will learn about the economy of Shakespeare’s England, how Pete was an imperious King Malcolm in &quot;the Scottish Play&quot; and how teenagers undermine conventional economics. As always there is a challenging quiz and a stirring modern makeover of the seven ages verses in one of Gav&#39;s unforgettable poems. Technical support comes from ‘All the world&#39;s a stage’ Nic. </p>