In general, when people transact in an economy, those transactions represent the values of those people involved in the transactions. That is to say, for example, that a person who wants to be an apple grower can do so because someone is willing to buy his apples at a price that covers the cost of production and affords him the opportunity to cover his expenses.

A woman can become realize her dream of being a veterinarian not just because she enjoys working with animals but because people have a need to keep their dogs and cats healthy.
The dance instructor loves to move her body in time with music, and so she embarks on in a job that allows her to teach youngsters about the mechanics of movement. So long as parents have the mone…


