The Economics of panhandling The first thing you'll need to do is forget all the bad imagery you have about panhandling. Begging has been around all through history. And will continue to exist, DESPITE do gooder attempts to help those poor unfortunates. Most of whom are not poor or unfortunate. And really don't need or want the help. The basic panhandler is standing on the street. Sometimes with a sign, sometimes not. The basic plea will be that the mark, or citizen is asked to part with his or her unneeded cash. This could be coin or bill, it doesn't...