Welcome

The economy isn’t just something that happens in far-off boardrooms or stock market tickers, it’s something we live every day. From the price of groceries to the strength of local businesses, from energy bills to land use, economic choices ripple through our homes, our communities, and our future.

This blog series looks at the economy from the ground up. We’ll explore how global trends impact local life, what decentralization could mean for small towns and farms, and how ordinary people can take ownership of their financial and economic decisions.

Whether it's bartering with neighbors, investing in land, starting a small business, or preparing for shifts in currency and policy, these posts are about reclaiming the economy as something we can understand—and influence.

You don’t need a finance degree to care about the economy. If you’re paying attention, asking questions, and looking for practical ways to build resilience, you’re already doing the work.

Pull up a chair. Let’s talk about what’s really going on, and what we can do about it.