Negative Multiplier Effect

Flowchart nodes

• Redundant buildings

• Closure of factory or coal mine

• Environmental decay

• Redundant workforce

• Less money to spend

• Housing falls into disrepair and disuse

• Depression and despair

• Growth of crime and vandalism

• Closure of supply industries and services

• Closure of shops and services

• Long term unemployment

• Out migration of people with transferrable skills

• Education and health services reduced