The small-mart revolution : how local businesses are beating the global competition

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The small-mart revolution : how local businesses are beating the global competition

Michael H. Shuman

Berrett-Koehler, c2006

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-270) and index

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Shuman's groundbreaking work offers an alternative model to the dominant view of economic development, a model that liberates and fosters the natural capacities of local businesses to grow and prosper. His book provides both a compelling case for the macroeconomic benefits of buying (and building) local, and he shows readers how easy and beneficial it is - to them and to their communities - to "go local" in their four key spending categories: goods, services, energy and finance. Ultimately, Shuman provides an optimistic vision and a practical roadmap for consumers who wonder if their spending is really paying off.

Table of Contents

Introduction - What are the limits to shopping at Wal-Mart? Part I: Community Economics - Are local goods and services competitive with their global counterparts, and what do current trends in the world economy portend (1) Wreckenomics (2) The LOIS Alternative (3) Microtrends Part II: Personal Opportunities for Localization - How far can members of a U.S. household go in reasonably localizing its expenditures? (4) Goods (5) Services (7) Finance Part III: Strategies for Localization - What are the various ways communities, grassroots groups, national coalitions, and international movements are spreading the virtues of localization? (8) Local First (9) Local Economy Building (10) Protecting the Local, Globally

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