A modern city of gold: An analysis of the impacts of Carlin Trend mining on its regional economy.

摘要

This thesis analyzes the economic impacts which gold mining of the Carlin Trend has had on the regional economy of Elko, Nevada. Lacking from previous study has been a link between specifics of a region's economy and its relation to the structure mining operations. Primary to this thesis' purpose therefore is to present a background of both the structure of the gold producers and the economy of Northeastern Nevada region. Interweaving economic theory in relation to specifics of gold extraction in Northeastern Nevada, this thesis frames the impacts of gold mining in relation not only to the international market for gold, but also describes how this is influencing and changing the local economy.