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– This created dynamism and enabled economic growth in the region.<\/p>\n\n
Societal transformation illustrates the concept of creative destruction, where old structures are replaced by new ones.<\/p>\n\n
– The economy shifted from self-sufficiency to a cash economy. This changed both working life and how society was organized. Forestry and agriculture interacted, and capital from the forest was used to finance the development of agriculture and infrastructure,” says Anna Stjernstr\u00f6m. <\/p>\n\n
– Logging roads and transportation were crucial for the efficient exploitation of forests.<\/p>\n\n
The role of entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n
According to Anna Stjernstr\u00f6m, local entrepreneurs played a central role in the transformation of society.<\/p>\n\n
– Despite the perception that forestry companies dominated, the study shows that farmers were often entrepreneurs who contributed to development by trading in forests and building their own businesses. So entrepreneurship can thrive even in rural areas if the right conditions are in place. <\/p>\n\n
The same challenges then and now<\/h2>\n\n
The study points out that societal transformations cannot be driven solely from a global level, but must be driven by local initiatives. And to promote entrepreneurship and innovation in today’s green transition, it is, according to Anna Stjernstr\u00f6m, important that rural areas are given the right conditions both in terms of capital and infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n
– There is no shortage of good business ideas in rural areas. But when there are no schools, health centers, stable broadband or proper roads, it hampers all forms of entrepreneurship that can contribute to the green transition. <\/p>\n\n
– It’s a bit funny how the county governors’ accounts of J\u00e4mtland in the 19th century show how they struggled with the same problems – inadequate roads and capital supply – as we do today,” says Anna Stjernstr\u00f6m.<\/p>\n\n