Asterix comics teach economics lessons on Goscinny centenary

René Goscinny was a French writer who helped create the Asterix comic books.

His birthday was August 14, and people are celebrating 100 years since he was born.

The comics are funny, but they also teach lessons about money and business.

In one story, Romans pay a lot of money for big stones called menhirs.

Soon everyone wants to make menhirs, but then too many are made and they lose value.

This is like a bubble that pops.

Another story shows a man who controls all the sickles and charges too much money.

That is called a monopoly.

The comics also talk about taxes, oil, and how building new houses can change a neighborhood.

The author says that just because something costs a lot of money does not mean it is truly valuable.

Friends, food, and fun are priceless.

So the comics are not just silly stories, they teach smart lessons about the world.