
Deindustrialization (also spelled deindustrialisation) is a process of social and economic change caused by the removal or reduction of industrial capacity or activity in a country or region, especially heavy industry or manufacturing industry. It is the opposite of industrialization. == Multiple interpretations == There are multiple interpretatio...
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Decline in the share of manufacturing industries in a country's economy. Typically, industrial plants are closed down and not replaced, and service industries increase. ...
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the process identified by a decline in the proportion of workers involved in manufacturing industry (secondary sector) and an expansion of employment in service industries.
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Decline in the share of manufacturing industries in a country's economy. Typically, industrial plants are closed down and not replaced, and service industries increase
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