Deindustrialization
Definition
Deindustrialization refers to a process where there's a significant decline in industrial activity in a region or economy. It's often due to outsourcing, technological change, environmental concerns or economic shifts.
Related terms
Post-industrial Society: A society where an increasing proportion of people earn their living from jobs in services sector rather than manufacturing industries.
Rust Belt: Refers to areas in some industrialized economies which experience high unemployment rates due to deindustrialization.
Global Shift: This term refers to the international relocation of different types of industrial activity, especially manufacturing industries.
"Deindustrialization" appears in:
Subjects (2)
AP US History
Intro to Sociology
Study guides (1)
AP Human Geography - 7.2 Economic Sectors and Patterns
Practice Questions (9)
What term best describes a scenario where old manufacturing districts are transformed into residential and commercial zones due to deindustrialization?
Which city best exemplifies deindustrialization over the last century?
Which city exemplifies negative effects of deindustrialization in the United States?
Which duo illustrates shifting economic base due to deindustrialization best?
What is a primary consequence of deindustrialization in a given region?
Which historical event illustrates the concept of deindustrialization?
How does deindustrialization impact an economy?
What is a key consequence of deindustrialization in economically advanced societies?
What approach best addresses issues arising from deindustrialization in core regions?
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