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Rise of the Artisan Economy
2026 Report
Rise of the Artisan Economy
Craft, Small Business and the Future of Work
From the hill town of Amelia in Umbria to farmers' markets and food halls across Southern California, a new generation is returning to craft and local production. This report looks at what Italy's artisan tradition can teach America about small business, skill and the future of work.
By Joel Kotkin and Irene Lottini, edited by Marshall Toplansky. Published in October 2026 by the Center for Demographics and Policy and the Ferrucci Institute for Italian Experience and Research, Chapman University.
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What housing really costs, why, and how cities can stay affordable, livable, and open to the next generation.
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How communities, families, and faith are changing, and what that means for the social fabric.
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The wider forces shaping the decades ahead: a changing America, global demographics, and new technology.
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