Economics

If it doesn't sell, it isn't creative.

~ David Ogilvy

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I have an idea for a new economic system. It is driven exclusively by environmentalism and engaging with the outdoors. It is built on some of the same tenets of capitalism. For example: 

Private Property - the new system's definition of private is focused on groups. Private = belonging to a one person or one group of people. For this system, all natural areas belong ONLY to people who respect nature and the outdoors.

Self Interest - the new system focuses on the benefits to the self being connected to the larger world. So taking care of the world = taking care of the self.

Competition - competition is measured not in dollars or property ownership (certainly not in terms of STUFF ownership), but a competition to be the best steward of natural resources.

Market-Based - this is actually going to be re-named "Farmer's Market Based" 

Economic Freedom - freedom from economic constraints

Consumer Sovereignty - consumers will use their resources to drive the business sector to produce earth-friendly products and outdoor supplies - boots, kayaks, tents, biodegradable everything, etc.

Laissez Faire, Laissez Aller, Laissez Passer - Let do, let go, let pass. Sounds good to me.

Because of the focus on getting back to and respecting nature, I have decided to name my new system "campitalism."