The Idea of A Local Economy
In a total economy everything has a price and is for sale. Sometimes critical choices that once belonged to individuals or communities become the property of corporations. This can lead to the disintegration of communities, households, landscapes, and ecosystems. Aware of this, nation leaders developed the means of limiting and restraining such concentrations. But now all of these means are arguably either weakened or in disuse. People are in danger of losing their economic security and their freedom. According to some, the way forward is developing and putting into practice the idea of a local economy...celebrated writer Wendell Berry shares more.
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