UK science and business parks

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Created on: 03-11-22 18:08

How has the economy of the UK changed?

- before most people worked in farming or mining (primary)
- during the Industrial Revolution, people made steel, ships or textiles (secondary)
- jobs in research, IT and the media (quaternary) have developed since the 1980s
- a big shift in the service (

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What are the causes of economic change in the UK?

- de-industrialisation; globalisation; government policies

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How has de-industrialisation caused economic change?

De-industrialisation is the decline of traditional industries, eg. manufacturing. Has happened because:
- machines and technology have replace many people
- other countries, like China, can produce cheaper goods because labour is cheaper

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How has globalisation caused economic change?

Globalisation is the growth and spread of ideas around the world.
- many people now work on global brands in the quaternary sector, like in IT
- increased world trade and cheaper imported products have contributed to the decline in UK manufacturing

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How have government policies caused economic change?

1945-79: gov created state-run industries such as British Rail and "propped up" unprofitable businesses
1979-2010: state-run industries sold to private shareholders (privatisation) and older industries closed down
2010 onwards: relying less on service ind

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