Industrialisation generates employment and higher income
What is the first step for a country to encourage economic growth?
Industrialisation, which generates more employment and higher income.
How does industrialisation affect employment?
Employment shifts from primaryindustries (e.g., farming) to secondary industries (e.g., factories), creating higher wages.
What benefits do higher wages from industrialisation bring?
Higher wages lead to more taxes for the government, which can be invested in schools, hospitals, roads, and other infrastructure.
How does industrialisation affect the standard of living?
It improves the standard of living and helps close the development gap
What happens as development levels rise due to industrialisation?
It creates even more investment opportunities, further boosting economic growth.
How does industrialisation lead to the positive multiplier effect?
Employment in a factory gives workers higher wages and the government higher taxes. This money can then be invested in schools and hospitals. The standard of living increases and the development gap closes
example
China's move away from agriculture to manufacturing made it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world.