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Buy Local: Restoring Jobs, The Economy and The Environment

BUY LOCAL! I think it will replace Buy American as a mega-wave that will stimulate job growth and the restoration of our environment. American Express OPEN magazine for small business did a survey of 600 small businesses and found that … Continue reading

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Earth 2017: A Smart, Healthy and Green Economy

The one question I am always asked is “What is Earth 2017?” The short answer is that as a professional economist I am projecting a $10 TRILLION annual revenue global economy in sustainable goods and services by the year 2017. … Continue reading

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MEGA-TREND: Inflationary Expectations, Part Two “The Solution”

Inflation is now taking place across the world and in the United States. Obvious examples include what we are paying at the pump and at the grocery store cash register. Why is inflation happening? On the surface the reasons appear … Continue reading

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MEGA-TREND: Inflationary Expectations, Part One

What is inflation? The answer from the consumer’s perspective is an expectation that tomorrow’s prices for goods and services will be higher than today’s. When the expectation of inflation becomes a fact in the minds of consumers this is called … Continue reading

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Why Gasoline Prices Are Higher, Part Two

What is driving your gasoline prices higher is the economy of oil that is very similar to the win/lose game of musical chairs. Part One explained that the first “chair” was oil supply that, when removed, drives your pump price … Continue reading

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6 Million Jobs PLUS Guaranteed Savings!

Research on the U.S. and German solar industry suggests a permanent job is created for every six to nine homes that install a roof top solar system. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics calculates there are almost 15 million unemployed … Continue reading

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Revenue Growth Best Practices

Even in this economy these products are achieving double-digit annual revenue growth: • Rainforest Alliance Certified Coffees are winning 100% annual revenue growth • Green household cleaners have achieved 229% revenue growth since 2005 • In 2009 Organic Apparel/Home Textiles … Continue reading

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