Actually economists home and abroad have been looking ahead into the "future economics", a subject matter both significant and requiring in-depth exploration from a philosophical high.

"If what we found continues to hold true, we may have more elderly people with substantial financial problems in the future," warns Lucia Dunn, professor of economics at Ohio State.

THERE is more that could be said about the economics of love, but these thoughts may divert you while you are thinking about your future.