Wealth Creation: A New Framework for Rural Economic and Community Development by Shanna E. Ratner

My new book is about broadening the definition of "wealth," engaging underutilized assets, and a key third element: harnessing the power of the market - rather than relying solely on philanthropy and government. It is based on ten years of field tested experience. Wealth Creation provides a conceptual guide with practical examples for policymakers, practitioners of economic and community development, community organizers, environmentalists, funders, investors, and corporations seeking a values-based framework for identifying self-interests across sectors that can lead to opportunities to transform existing systems for the collective good. It is also suitable for use in the classroom.

"The Wealth Creation Framework has been like a shot of adrenalin for our region! It has helped us focus on the various forms of wealth while empowering non-traditional stakeholders throughout the process. Our success implementing the Wealth Creation Framework has led us to integrate that framework into other systems change intiatives across our county." Ryan Coffey Hoag, Land Use Educator, Michigan State University Extension, USA

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