Changes in NI’s employment structure

Cards (3)

  • the number of people in the primary sector have decreased
    This is because machines now do work that people used to do
  • The number of people in the secondary sector has increased slightly
    This is because of importation- goods can be made cheaper abroad due to lower labour costs and then imported
  • The number of people in the tertiary sector have increased
    This is because more disposable income, changes in lifestyle and a larger population have increased demand for services