There is no doubt that much of the opportunities in the future economy lies in Green Jobs. It would be naiive to believe that it is both environmentally and economically plausable to sustain the traditional manufacturing that has existed in the United States. Jones has some really strong arguments when he proposes new investments into new green industries because they are jobs that can suite our technological advanced industry and not easily be exported. Due to much of the focus of Green jobs are based on a reinvestment in the local community, the rewards are kept local rather then exported to other countries or lost among corporate shareholders.
By a refocus on the local level, exernatlities such as transportation costs and offshoring of jobs and profits are eliminated. Green jobs keeps everything inhouse.
Just like everything else in todays society, it needs to be market forces to lead a way for more green jobs. With increased fuel prices and more protectionistic trade politcies as a backlash against globalization, the forces are gaining ground for such a system proposed by Jones, hopfully it will be soon enough.
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