If you look at the Earth as a business, do you have a basic idea on how the business works?

Question

From the link below:

"If you own part of the business, then you're entitled to a share of the profits. As an owner you'll want to take good care of the assets of the business and to plan for the future so your business doesn't collapse. You'll also want to maximize your profit, or in other words, the benefit you receive from the business."

You might want to check out the Shareholder's Report to see how the business is doing...

http://www.earthinc.org/earthinc.php?page=earthinc

Answer 1

Interesting analogy. I never thought of it that way. In answer to your question, having taught Environmental Biology and Environmental Science and consulted in those fields, I think I have a basic idea -- no more than that.

Answer 2

The economy is a subset of the environment.

We are all shareholders, all stakeholders.

I'm not sure if I want to see the annual report, probably pretty depressing.

Or, as I have surmised -

"The stock market is a giant Ponzi Scheme based on the future value of resources."