Fundamental view of the ecological economics Ecological economists look at the Earth as a ship and gross material production of the economy as the cargo The seaworthiness of the ship is determined by its ecological health,the abundance of its provisions,and its design. Ecological economists recognize that we are navigating unknown seas and no one can predict the weather for the voyage,so we don't know exactly how heavy a load is safe.But too heavy a load will cause the ship to sink. Fundamental view of the ecological economics ⚫ Ecological economists look at the Earth as a ship and gross material production of the economy as the cargo. The seaworthiness of the ship is determined by its ecological health, the abundance of its provisions, and its design. ⚫ Ecological economists recognize that we are navigating unknown seas and no one can predict the weather for the voyage, so we don't know exactly how heavy a load is safe. But too heavy a load will cause the ship to sink