An Economic Analysis of the Appalachian Coal Industry Ecosystem: Transportation Implications of Coal

Mark Burton () and David Clarke ()
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Mark Burton: University of Tennessee-Knoxville
David Clarke: University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Working Papers from Regional Research Institute, West Virginia University

Abstract: This report describes the direct economic relationship between the coal and railroad industries in Appalachia. It finds that between 2015 and 2016, changing electric generation strategies-including accelerated coal-powered plant retirements-combined with a downturn in coal demand contributed to losses of nearly 2,000 full-time jobs and $150 million in income across Appalachia's railroad sector.

Keywords: Regional Economics; Energy; Transportation; Appalachia (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 O18 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Pages: 59 pages
Date: 2018-01
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