Don't discuss economics with pirates

More on pirates. One of the many things you should keep in mind when your boat is boarded by pirates is

And unless you’re certain you can discuss politics, religion, and economics to useful conversational ends, most sources say, pick other topics.

This piece of wisdom comes from here. As I don't know what a "useful conversational end" is when discussing economics I guess just handing over the booty is the optimal strategy.

(HT: Market Power.)