Why not measure economic activity from outer space?

2 comments on “Why not measure economic activity from outer space?”

1. William P. Sulik says:

   September 24, 2009 at 8:47 pm

   Here’s a great picture showing the difference between North and South Korea as shown from outer space:

   http://wattsupwiththat.com/2009/09/03/satellite-imagery-gauges-economic-growth-and-land-use-change/

2. Franz says:

   September 24, 2009 at 9:00 pm

   Thank you William —

   I was thinking of the same picture when I read this. You beat me to it 🙂