There are I think some positive things going on in the rural economy, things that have happened as a result of some of the initiatives the President has pushed and Congress has passed, including investments in clean energy -- the largest investments in clean energy development in history that have been of assistance to rural industries.

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Overall, China views promotion of green sectors as sound industrial policy: it aims to be the world market leader in solar panels, wind turbines, fuel-efficient cars, and other clean energy industries.

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Some venture firms avoid these investment pitfalls by targeting clean energy software companies and capital light hardware or process-improvement industries.

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We are likely to see the reverse innovation phenomenon in a wide range of industries such as ultra-low-cost transportation, renewable energy, clean water, micro finance, affordable health, low-cost housing, and many others.

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This means cutting-edge research that holds the promise of creating countless jobs and whole new industries, like clean energy and biotechnology.

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