Rust Belt Decline Flashcards
1
Q
Why has Clairton declined?
A
Was once biggest coal producer during war, but underwent deindustrialisation
2
Q
Overall reasons for decline of rust belt region
A
Cheap Chinese steel
Mechanisation of mining companies to save money led to job losses
3
Q
What is economic restructuring?
A
The replacement of one industry with another
In the case of the rust belt, primary has been replaced with low-wage tertiary jobs e.g. retail
