A case for American economic reform: Small businesses and inclusive economies

ABSTRACT

The American Dream is based on an inclusive economy. An inclusive economy thrives on diverse land ownership; adaptive re-use of existing buildings; local and alternative business ownership; community banks and credit unions; economic development reform and education; and, inclusion of all community members.

KEYWORDS:

• Inclusive
• economy
• diverse
• adaptive
• re-use
• local
• community
• equity
• reform
• inclusion
• citizens
• education

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Kimber Lanning

Kimber Lanning is an entrepreneur and economic specialist who works to build a more vibrant and inclusive Arizona economy by creating and implementing new models of economic development. In 2014, Lanning won the International Economic Development Council’s Citizen Leader of the Year for her studies and work focused on systems change.