Research
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See:
The work of E.F. Schumacher - Schumacher Society
The work of Resurgence Trust - www.resurgence.org
A return to work-life balance?
The response to energy security and food security "Peak Everything" by Richard Heinberg
To assess the demand for economic stability and resilience in local economy
See: Transition Culture.org
To realise the benefits of financial and economic leadership see:
Five Minds For The Future - Howard Gardner
Terra Firma Economics.info
Transition Economy.pdf - available on request
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