metrics for local economic sustainability

Output MetricsMeasuring Direct Benefits for Local Economies

August 2010

1

Who Controls How Much of What

2

of the

People Assets

20%

of the

Control 80%

A Local Economy Unites People and Their Assets to Build a Community Investment Portfolio

3

People Assets

Community Investment

Portfolio


Portfolio

UtilizationAccessCommercialization

EntrepreneurshipPaid WorkInnovation

Advantages for People

Favorable Return on Assets

A Local Economy Establishes a Platform for Local Governance and Sustainability

4

People Assets


Portfolio


Portfolio

Civic Engagement

Liquidity

UtilizationAccessCommercialization

EntrepreneurshipPaid WorkInnovation

The Portfolio Lives on…

A Local Economy Is Everyone’s Responsibility

5

of the

People Assets

20%

of the

80%

Satisfying WantsDisposable Income /

Debt / Misappropriation

Meeting NeedsEveryone Contributes

Everyone Benefits

The Local Economy“Meeting Needs”

6

AssetUtilization

MeaningfulWork

ValueExchange

AssetLiquidity

Medium of

Exchange

Owners’ Interests

Community Members’ Interests

Assets

Jobs

Income

Return$

Shareholders’ Interests

Employees’ Interests

The Global Economy

“Satisfying Wants”

Flow of Assets and Work within a Local Economy

7

Assets

Work Functions Increasing Value-Add

Increasing Applications


Portfolio


Portfolio

Output Metrics

Meeting Local Needs•Food•Water•Energy•Fuel•Housing / Clothing•4 R’s•Security•Safety•Health•Education

Local Economic Sustainability

Output MetricsLocal Economic Sustainability Scoreboard

8

Increasing Value-Add

Increasing Applications


Portfolio


Portfolio

Output Metrics

Meeting Local Needs

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