Regional coal-mining employment in the United States from 1985 to 2000

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1984 · Growth Change; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1468-2257.1984.tb00742.x· OSTI ID:5988056

Reed, J D; Hoag, J H

Mining employment projections for 15 coal-producing regions in the US indicate that substantial regional reallocation of employment will occur over the time frame considered. The East and Midwest are expected to be net losers of employment, while a major portion of the Appalachian coal region and the West will show considerable growth. Further analysis to separate the percentage of change in employment into the components of change show major dislocations in the coal-mining industry. Historically, mining employment response to such dislocation has been sluggish. If major migration of mining employment does not take place, there will be significant unemployment in the East and Midwest. 2 figures, 5 tables.

• Research Organization: Bowling Green State Univ., KY
• OSTI ID: 5988056
• Journal Information: Growth Change; (United States), Journal Name: Growth Change; (United States) Vol. 15:3; ISSN GRCHD
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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EMPLOYMENT
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