economic development

Dive into growth models, regional economic policy, and workforce strategies shaping the future of economic development. Analysis of Innovation and Major Industries to Target(tm), AIMIT(tm).

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    The Peace Dividend of Science and Sustainability

    ByElmer Hall

    The peace dividend—once a term describing the economic benefits following the end of military conflict—now reflects a broader truth about how societies thrive. In today’s interconnected world, peace is measured not just by reduced armaments, but by the strength of scientific collaboration, environmental recovery, and innovation ecosystems that rebuild trust across borders. This month, the world recognizes two observances that underscore that transformation: the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War…

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    🕊️ The Peace Dividend

    ByElmer Hall

    Celebrating the International Peace Day Each year on September 21, the world pauses to recognize the International Day of Peace, a United Nations observance dedicated to strengthening ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. All looking to enjoy gleam of hope for peace — and the Peace Dividend, thereof. At Perpetual Innovation™, we’re proud to honor this day by highlighting what peace enables—not just the absence of war, but the presence…

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    Elias’s Future Farm: Building a Sustainable Legacy for 100 Years and Beyond

    BySustainMe

    From Choices to Legacy: the Future Sustainable Farm Elias, the Ohio farmer we met in recent scenario planning case studies, faces choices that mirror the world’s energy dilemmas: drilling for oil and gas, planting corn for ethanol, building solar and wind farms, or adopting regenerative agriculture. Each path offers rewards and risks, but as Elias looks beyond contracts and crop cycles, his thinking shifts to the future sustainable farm and a carbon-negative future. He is…

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    The Farmer’s Choice: Shell-Inspired Scenarios for a Carbon-Negative Future (1/2)

    BySustainMe

    The Farmer’s Dilemma Elias, a farmer in eastern Ohio, stands at the edge of his fields with competing futures before him. Is there a carbon-negative future ahead? His corn stretches toward the horizon, but beneath the soil lie the Utica and Marcellus Shale formations, some of the richest fossil reserves in North America. He could lease to an oil company tomorrow and receive an upfront check larger than any harvest he has ever sold. Yet…

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    Navigating Tomorrow’s Economy: US Economic Forecast Scenarios for Growth, Stagflation, or Uneven Recovery

    ByElmer Hall

    What do Three Scenarios (Cases) of the US Economy Look Like? The US economy in 2025 faces a crossroads, with trade, immigration, and tax policies shaping a volatile future. This article examines three US economic forecast scenarios—optimistic, mixed, and pessimistic—that outline how GDP growth, inflation, and employment might evolve under different public policy outcomes. Drawing on the principles of perpetual innovation and strategic foresight, we explore how businesses, investors, and policymakers can prepare for paths…

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    USA, The OverConsumer of Paradise

    ByBizMan

    Despite comprising just 4.3% of the global population, the U.S. accounts for a staggering 32% of worldwide personal consumption. This statistic highlights the significant economic weight of American consumers, who drive demand both at home and abroad. However, it also underscores a profound social responsibility: as a dominant force in global consumption, U.S. consumers have the power to influence market trends, sustainability practices, and social equity. The choices made by American shoppers not only shape…