To the Newton Independent:
Recent opinions offered by various individuals and organizations on the topic of shopping loally may benefit from some fact-finding as well as some fresh perspectives.
In terms of fact-finding, Dave Swenson at Iowa State University, in 2009, published an article called "Understanding and Misunderstanding Retail Multipliers." Additionally, he has conducted research about the impacts in Iowa of localized buy-local campaigns. HIs published contact info at ISU is: 515-294-7458 or e-mailing dswenson@iastate.edu
For an additional perspective that speaks to the inevitable tension created between capitalism and democracy, one could find interesting perspectives at www.reclaimdemocracy.org
Facts are our friends, especially when coupled with thoughtful consideration of how actions affect each other, our communities, and the world at large.
Here's to figuring it all out.
Elaine Mattingly
Newton
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