Industry Perspective on Development: Transcripts of Interviews with Coal Industry Leaders

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In this publication, the Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED) explores ways in which coal production might contribute more to development in Appalachia. MACED representatives are interviewing coal management to understand better their perspective on the industry’s role in economic development. This report presents transcripts of seventeen interviews.

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