In the economy of the 21st Century we will see a shift in an unexpected direction. Easier direct access to information and markets, via the Internet, coupled with simplified, localized business models will see not 'globalization', but a new 'localization' of economies. This will be brought about by a simple fact. The only 'needs' to create any business today is energy and intellectual property.



It is currently possible for a region as small as a town to provide all its own needs in terms of energy, food and raw materials from local sources. It can create products locally, for local use, and thus insure prosperity for its citizens.







We will discuss those means, and how to use to them.