Local Economics

A magnificent collection that traces the lives of young, working-class people navigating love, grief, survival, and the pursuit of something more In eight breathtaking stories, Locals explores what we owe each other as children, parents, lovers, and friends—and what it means to find a sense of...

'Local is Our Future' by Helena Norberg-Hodge connects the dots between our social, economic, ecological and spiritual crises, revealing how a systemic shift from global to local can address these seemingly disparate problems simultaneously. Distilling the wisdom gleaned from four decades of activism and direct experience in both the global North and South, Helena lucidly deconstructs the old narrative of 'progress' through technological advance and corporate growth, while presenting a concise and compelling case for economic localization. 

From ancient empires to modern megacorporations, Global Wealth, Local Impact reveals how the unseen machinery of global value chains drives wealth, power, and influence - and why mastering them is today's ultimate leadership advantage.

This book has been inspirational to countless economic developers. The comments and guidance of more than 50 of the world's best and brightest economic developers gives all those engaged in this meaningful work pearls of wisdom of the hundreds of years of experience these colleagues have in combined wisdom.

This brilliantly original book dismantles the underlying assumptions that drive the decisions made by companies and governments throughout the world, to show that our shared narrative of the global economy is deeply flawed. If left unexamined, they will lead corporations and countries astray...