Economics of Recess (Recess episode)
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Economics of Recess is the 15th episode in Season 2 of the Disney ABC show Recess.
[edit] Synopsis
Gus comes back after a short absence to discover a form of tradeable stickers have become a de-facto currency. Having none of his own and discovering they won't be back in stores for several days he finds himself in virtual poverty. Unable to play any game at all he turns to an honest life of manual labor to buy the luxuries that were once free. Discovering a knack for business he quickly rises in the world eventually cornering the whole market and employing every single student. In the end his empire collapses when the fad ends and a new sort of collectible is deemed the new currency.