Let's make this birthday one to remember.

64 years old (Born on August 30, 1960)

Happy Birthday, Andres Velasco! From crunching numbers as Chile's Finance Minister to crafting compelling narratives in novels like "Vox Populi," you've proven economists can indeed have a sense of humor—and even write fiction without footnotes. Your ability to balance budgets and plot twists is truly unmatched.

Here's wishing you another year filled with insightful lectures, engaging debates, and perhaps another bestseller that blends economics with comedy—because let's face it: the world needs more laughter-infused fiscal policy discussions. May your graphs always trend upward and your punchlines never depreciate!

Cheers to many more years of brilliance (and witty commentary)!