Geography A-Level
Deindustrialisation and the Spiral of Decline
What Deindustrialisation and the Spiral of Decline means in Geography A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Deindustrialisation and the Spiral of Decline
The structural decline of traditional manufacturing bases leading to the 'rusting' of industrial heartlands and the subsequent negative multiplier effect on local economies.
Topics that use Deindustrialisation and the Spiral of Decline
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