Of interest to me is the concept of how markets are created in a free market enterprise. In the past, leadership was presented at the highest levels of our government mainly through the leadership of our president and their agenda. However, since the Clinton/Lewinsky fallout the presidency has become something different. The office was recognized as the leadership position for our country but over time it seems only recognized as the leader of the opposing party.
This situation has stagnated our economy. Even with the recognition of a shift to technology markets resulting from environmental concern our markets have struggled under the abdication of our political structure. The structure is not new - it has existed well over two hundred years but without a defined position of leadership the country focused only on security once jolted by 9/11.
After the cooperation of creating the largest expansion of government in the history of our country (security) there was a let down in any follow up activities needed to create new markets. This has led to the questioning of one of the pillars of our country - economic analysis. The historical capabilities of this embedded profession in the heart of our government now bears the burdon of recognizing emerging markets.
We see new technology trying to emerge but with political paralysis and a profession mired in its historical boundaries we will soon find ourselves in an unusual position - 2nd place. Is this is reason enough to begin using our technical skills that has historically been known as human geography? But this road too is not paved or easily navigated in our country. The reason is that human geography in the United States has a very small presence only apparent in zoning activities.
The road ahead however is not impassable. This is mainly due to another historical connection with our government - the support of our institutions for higher learning. It began through the efforts of the Department of Homeland Security who forged relations with college's throughout the country focused on visual analytics. Visual analytics has grown as a supporting effort to the security situation arising out of 9/11 and has been solidified in the conflicts of Iraq and Afghanistan. But it's focus now needs to turn in support of long term analysis.
How will this new convergence look - an age old profession with emerging capabilities that are for the most part incompatible due to opposing theologies? Our historical economics has been labeled "Cowboy Economics" while emerging technologies are known as toys or entertainment but recognized for their possibilities in "Game Theory".
All of this is lost in the political environment perpetuated by 24 hour news steeped in entertainment. In addition bloggers and writers seem content to fan the conflict and act as if the only solution is the dualistic approach. We now see Tweeter and Facebook used as sources of news while the academics struggle to integrate "toys" into a serious system that brings together opposing knowledge systems - what are they you ask? The PAST and the FUTURE.
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