Professor Niall Ferguson, "We may think power resides with presidents and prime ministers in palaces and parliament. Not so, in today's world real power lies in the hands of an elite group of unassuming men in anonymous open planned offices. The men who control the world's bond market."
If a local currency is going to support people -> essentials of life are good first step for design. Food is the most obvious example, but housing, clothes are also needed in some form. (probably others)
From there, an economy could diversify, bringing in welcomed services, ect.
This lecture, titled Safely Navigate the Falling US Dollar - Powerful Strategies for the Ethical Investor in Uncertain Economic Times was presented by Catherine Austin Fitts in Mill Valley, CA, December 15, 2004 to an overflow audience. Building Wealth and Safety—the Solari Way We all need maps and tools for navigating these uncertain times.
"Banish the word 'struggle' from your attitude and your vocabulary. All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner and in celebration.
We are the ones we have been waiting for." — Hopi elders
