Metabolic microeconomics (IMAGE) University of Tokyo Caption The researchers identified several corresponding features between microeconomics and metabolic systems. Credit 2023, Jumpei F. Yamagishi and Tetsuhiro S. Hatakeyama Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. License CC BY Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.