Im impressed by the article.Everything that has been said is true.But other forms of leverage exist apart from what youve mentioned.Theres the internet which can make a Businessman from West Africa Incorporate a Business in North America, Take orders from people in asia and have a bank account anywhere he wishes even in the U.S.

Theres also the media which is another form of leverage.Movie stars and music artists use it all the time.

Theres also the least talked about but the most effective form of leverage which is social capital. by social capital, I refer to ones network of contacts who have other contacts who have other contacts.

This form of leverage is so powerful that anyone who taps into its enormous potential has the ability to claim benefits and rewards far beyond the imagined.I guess thats why social networks and other interactive sites are doing so well.

I just want to add one more thing. Anything that connects two or more people for mutual benefit is bound to have economic profit at the end of the day if applied right.