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The article discusses the benefits of the informal economy, or parts of the economy that are not taxed, monitored, and are not included in the gross national product (GDP), for developed nations. It addresses the positive effects the informal sector has on employing underqualified individuals, as well as notes potential corruption within this sector of the economy.

The article discusses research concerning travel mobility (peak travel) in developed countries. According to the article, car travel in developed countries such as the U.S., Canada, and France has stagnated from the year 2000 through 2001. Topics include factors contributing to this development such as saturation or available budgets and how an increase in mobility in developing countries would impact transportation infrastructures.

The article discusses economic development in developed countries and the creation of green jobs. The author discusses the green economy and how green jobs tied to renewable energy sectors could reduce global warming. Topics include the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and its attempt to quantify the number of green jobs that could be created in European countries and measures put in place by the Grenelle de l'environnement of France.