1. Why have imports?
2. Why limit imports?
3. How would a city or region that imported less benefit from limiting imports?
4. What types of products could be more locally produced? Why? How?
5. In what other areas would self reliance be a good idea? (other "essentials")
6. What are local examples of self reliance or import substitution? (farmers' markets, local fairs with local products)
7. Does self reliance mean no trade?
8. In what ways do current laws/regulations make it difficult for businesses to stay local (not export) their labor/resources/businesses? Be Specific.