SMELL THE POSTCARD, TRUST THE POSTCARD

Having been an economist before becoming the Minister of Propaganda for the band, Josh (the handsome mustachioed character) decides that their first empirical study of Openness should be a market analysis.

Bringing the same intellectual rigor that they do in the creation of their rock-n-roll products and services, Fitehouse undertakes a study of the market for kisses at a local county fair. Implementing a central committee imposed 5-year plan to set the price of smooches results in a supply of kisses that far outpaces the demand. Allowing the Open market to do its thing; however, results in a more sensible marketing clearing price ($0) and the supply and demand of kisses come into perfect balance!

Of course, when it comes to economics, sometimes you have to internalize those darn externalities. When we consider the increased incidents of Mononucleosis in the county the following month, perhaps those kisses weren't so cheap after all!

Oh well, I guess we'll leave that one up to the experts. It's time for our Mariachi heroes to continue their exploration of Openness...