We are now heading down a centuries-long path toward increasing the productivity of our natural capital - the resource systems upon which we depend to live - instead of our human capital.
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We need to revise our economic thinking to give full value to our natural resources. This revised economics will stabilize both the theory and the practice of free-market capitalism. It will provide business and public policy with a powerful new tool for economic development, profitability, and the promotion of the public good.
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What this quote means
We should rethink how we value our natural resources to improve economic systems.
In this quote, Paul Hawken emphasizes the importance of integrating the value of natural resources into our economic thinking. He suggests that by doing so, we can create a more stable and effective free-market system that not only enhances profitability but also supports public welfare, demonstrating a holistic approach to economics that benefits both businesses and society as a whole.
Themes
EconomicsNatural ResourcesSustainabilityFree-MarketPublic Good
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Example use cases
This quote can be used in a presentation on sustainable business practices.
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