Economic Issues
- The book is a parody of capitalism as, while Obelix could hunt boar before, he begins to overwork for the purpose of buying them (and ridiculous clothing). This pointless circle of money is something Obelix never understands in the first place, when all this stress could be prevented by simply hunting and living the simple life like before.
- Capitalism is also looked at as pointless through the fact that the only thing being bought serves no practical purpose, as a menhir is simply a large stone.
- When the makers of Roman menhirs are banned from selling their stock, they block the Roman roads in protest at the loss of their jobs. This is a common tactic by French strikers.
- The London School of Economics is referred to as the Latin School of Economics, where Preposterus is trained.
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