I am a writer and independent scholar. Presently I am researching the possibilities for small businesses and community enterprises to generate employment. I am especially interested in looking at the issue from the perspective of such enterprises being a political force. I would appreciate progressive and clearly written references regarding localized business and job creation. I would especially be interested if anyone knew of anyone who had incorporated such research into larger economic models, via computer or other means. If I can't find that, I would be interested in finding computer-run (or not) economic models whereby I could do such work myself. Presently our economy relies on a great deal of through-put of resources to maintain growth and employment. We can't do that forever. But the political ramifications of economic slow-down are potentially unpleasant. I am interested in looking at the potential for localized business to generate jobs, and, as part of a larger movement, create a political force to counter the stresses of industrial decline. Thank you. Trung Nguyen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
