Farms are forced to close, as production costs exceed revenues. The same fate is also affecting the industrial sector and the service sector, which are essential for the stability of the economic system.
If agricultural producers produce less and less, the risk of depending on imports for food products becomes increasingly concrete. Italy already imports a large quantity of food products from abroad, despite the quality of national production being universally recognized as superior. The question that arises spontaneously is: why buy abroad when we could produce internally, enhancing our territory and our excellence?
As my father used to say: "Remember, son, that the earth will always feed you!"
This teaching should guide not only farmers, but also consumers and institutions. The government, local authorities and citizens must promote a revolution in food purchasing, consciously choosing Italian products to support the real economy.
Unfortunately, we are increasingly moving towards a financial economy that, although useful in some areas, cannot and must not prevail over the real one, under penalty of losing control over our production and our food and industrial self-sufficiency.
What is the Real Economy Made of?
The real economy includes a wide range of activities, ranging from the production of goods to the provision of services. Among these we can list:
All these sectors are the engine of the real economy, producing tangible value and contributing to the well-being of the population.
Difference between Real and Financial Economy
The real economy is clearly distinct from the financial economy. The latter is based on instruments such as stocks, bonds, derivatives, investment funds and other intangible assets. Although these instruments can have an impact on the real economy, their value often depends on speculation and market dynamics that do not always reflect the actual production of goods and services.
While the real economy creates tangible wealth through work and production, the financial economy focuses on the movement of money and speculative investments, which can generate instability and economic crises if not properly regulated.
Italy, with its long agricultural and industrial tradition, cannot afford to abandon the real economy in favor of excessive financialization. Decisive action is needed to incentivize local production, support businesses and promote the consumption of national products. Only in this way can we guarantee a prosperous and sustainable future for generations to come.
