Coal, the nation's most abundant fossil fuel and the only one
that is exported, represents one of our most valuable natural
resources. This study undertakes a thorough review of the economics
of the Appalachian coal industry. It establishes, first of all, the
international framework within which the American and the
Appalachian coal industry function. It next examines the underlying
principles that govern the production of and the demand for coal.
This demand is influenced not only by price but also by world
politics, the economic well-being of dozens of countries,
government regulation, and the availability of fuel substitutes.
Included are a comprehensive treatment of the regulation of the
industry, the effects of coal utilization on air quality, land
reclamation, safety, transport, and legislation pertaining to port
use.
In conclusion, Harvey looks at the prospects for Appalachian
coal, considering the impact of technologies such as fluidized bed
combustion and coal-water slurry and the issue of energy policy and
fuel alternatives. The picture that emerges is not unexpected -- an
industry whose recovery and enduring health depend on resurgence of
world and domestic economic activity, social and political
stability, and government regulation.
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