Our Roles in the Economy

invest money in your own business over which you have control, you have a far greater potential for earning money than you do with a passive investment. Let's say you have a company that sells an imaginary product called a widget. Your widgets produce a profit of fifteen cents for every dollar you have invested. And you sell all of your widgets every two months and then re-invest your money. This is entirely possible with Equanomics. Now let's say the stock market automatically gave you a twelve percent return every year. If that were the case, here is what you could expect to earn over the next five years for every dollar you invest:

By now, we hope it is clear that you are not looking at a small difference in potential earning power. The same is true about being an employee instead of a business owner. As an employee, our ability to earn is capped. There is only a certain amount an employer is willing to pay for most jobs. A few will rise to the top of their profession but we can’t count on that. You might be able to throw a basketball through a hoop but it doesn’t mean you’re going to be a pro. That is reserved for a very few people. Investing in yourself and owning a business gives you the most control over your financial future.