Why can't you? The vast majority of businesses are privately held[1]. Those businesses hire most of the people and buy most of the goods. Even for companies th

Why can't you? The vast majority of businesses are privately held[1]. Those businesses hire most of the people and buy most of the goods. Even for companies that are listed on the markets, the majority of their financial assets come from doing business. It's true that companies raise money on the public markets to expand and thus hire more people, but the idea that most economic activity happens there is false. [1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/sageworks/2012/10/01/private-companies-pull-economy-along/#258378612723 https://www.forbes.com/sites/sageworks/2012/10/01/private-co...