Overview

Abstract (English)

In the Arctic, regional economies often prioritize the development of the extractive industries. While these industries can certainly be profitable, questions remain about the benefit of such industries to nature and human development, especially considering the volatility of world markets and the fairness in distribution of natural wealth. The creation of conditions favourable to human development include more than just the economy; other social and political structures also have a role to play. Therefore, an in-depth understanding of multiple indicators is required to obtain a broader understanding of the socio-economic situation across the circumpolar Arctic. Comprehensive studies, such as the Arctic Human Development Report (AHDR), have sought to identify inequalities in the circumpolar Arctic, while indicators of inequality have been identified, developed, and operationalized as part of the Arctic Social Indicators (ASI) report. The ECONOR reports, The Economy of the North, contribute to these important efforts to identify and understand inequality, particularly from a socio-economic perspective. This chapter builds on our previous efforts to measure specific socio-economic indicators across the circumpolar Arctic and presents the data within their larger contexts.

Abstract (French)

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