When people talk about economics, they usually focus on markets, prices, increased economic activity and formal transactions.  But there’s an entire layer of economic activity happening outside our front doors that is embedded in everyday neighborly relationships. It’s informal, often unmeasured, but deeply impactful. I was doing some research on the economic value of being an engaged neighbor. You can read what I discovered in an upcoming blog post. But while researching, I asked a question in an online community I participate in ( The Community Building Hub ) and got a response from my neighboring colleague in Columbus, Ohio, Chet Ridenour.  His perspective sent me in an entirely new direction. As Chet wrote: " In my experiences from trying to be a good neighbor, I can point to numerous examples of neighboring support that we could practically provide a tangible, economic value to."  I thought it was brilliant.  Chet noted that while it may be difficult for ...