Record #:

4911

Author(s):

Wood, Suzanne M.

Abstract:

Often cities and counties that build their economies on one major industry face difficulties when that industry declines. Tobacco was Durham's mainstay for decades, but its decline did not heavily affect the city's economic base and quality of life. Rather, Durham moved on to a diversified industrial base, a technology and research and development sector, and a first-rate medical and university system.

Source:

North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 59 Issue 1, Jan 2001, p25-26, 30, 32-33, 36-40, il

Subject(s):

Durham--Economic conditions