M.D. Creekmore had an interesting post today on What If The Collapse Never Comes on his blog.  I found it particularly interesting as it is a question I have only asked myself once or twice since I have started prepping.  Please pay particular attention to the comments, as they are full of added value for you to review and learn from:

• http://www.thesurvivalistblog.net/2010/06/collapse-5.html