Organizational Changes and Employment Shifts in the Mining Industry: Toward a New Understanding of Resource-Based Economies in Peripheral Areas

摘要: Technological development and innovation have improved productivity in mining; consequently, mining employment has decreased. In the light of a growing demand for raw materials, activities increased many regions. Sweden, this had modest effects on levels, although is not sole explanation. The aim paper to examine extent which reorganization occurred; industrial sectors might be affected by such restructuring; whether restructuring any implications gender equality. Previous studies Eriksson (2004) Knobblock & Pettersson (2010), demonstrated that new strategies, addition mergers acquisitions, been implemented they affect employment. However, remains unknown. current study was carried out Vasterbotten, region northern Sweden. By means unique longitudinal database, connecting information concerning individuals companies covering total population along with data from Mining Inspectorate examined issues employment, labour mobility, Key informant interviews stakeholders were also conducted, adding knowledge organizational changes. suggests an change occurred, jobs having outsourced industry other sectors. This led start-up companies, inclusion more women field. Results indicated related represented potential peripheral regions. Keywords: Mining, Employment, Outsourcing, Innovation, Regional