Who invented the economy, nature or humans? Does nature have its own economy?

Humans invented the economy - money, banks, taxes, late-stage capitalism.

Nature’s had an economy forever, just without the spreadsheets.

Trees trade with fungi, bees hustle for nectar, and everyone pays rent in the food chain.

So yeah, nature’s economy runs on vibes, energy, and the occasional brutal death.

Ours runs on debt and anxiety.