The economic dimension, although not central throughout the book, is progressively introduced. Some chapters assess the profitability of agroforestry systems, suggesting that, despite high initial investment costs and delayed returns, they may offer greater economic stability over time. That said, these analyses do not always take into account transition costs or the institutional barriers that farmers may face, which somewhat limits their practical relevance.

While the book doesn't focus primarily on economic factors, it gradually brings them into the discussion. Several chapters examine how profitable agroforestry systems can be, indicating that these approaches might provide more stable income over the long term, even though they require substantial upfront investment and take time to generate returns. However, these evaluations often overlook the expenses involved in making the transition or the institutional obstacles that farmers might encounter, which reduces how useful these findings are in real-world situations.