Deindustrialisation

Question 1

causes of deindustrialisation are: (6 items)

Answer 1

• decline in demand
• globalisation
• outsourcing
• lack of resources locally
• mechanisation
• growth of economy into other job sectors

Question 2

economic impacts of deindustrialisation are: (7 items)

Answer 2

-increased unemployment
-increased demand for state benefits
-closure of other businesses in the supply chain
-deteriorating infrastructure
-loss of investment
-loss of income in the service sector as a result of the
falling spending power of the local population
-loss of tax income for the local authority and decline of services

Question 3

environmental impacts of deindustrialisation are: (3 items)

Answer 3

• derelict buildings and land
• long term pollution from dirty industries such as dye works
• reduction in noise (positive!)

Question 4

social impacts of deindustrialisation are: (4 items)

Answer 4

• loss of confidence and morale of local population
• higher levels of crime, alcohol and drug abuse and family breakdown
• higher levels of deprivation
• out migration of population usually those that are better qualified and more prosperous