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Which term is used to describe an industry that is interdependent on another industry?
Which term is used to describe an industry that is interdependent on another industry?
- Linkage industry (correct)
- Screwdriver industry
- Import industry
- Spin-off industry
What are other names for linkage industries?
What are other names for linkage industries?
- Interdependent industries
- Spin-off industries (correct)
- Secondary industries
- Import industries
How do screwdriver industries contribute to employment?
How do screwdriver industries contribute to employment?
- They have no impact on employment
- They reduce the working population
- They increase unemployment rates
- They allow more unemployed people to find jobs (correct)
Why is reduced importation of products important for developing countries?
Why is reduced importation of products important for developing countries?
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What advantage do Caricom member-countries have in importing products from linkage industries?
What advantage do Caricom member-countries have in importing products from linkage industries?
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Study Notes
Industry Interdependence
- Linkage industry: an industry that is interdependent on another industry
- Other names for linkage industries include backward linkage and forward linkage
Screwdriver Industry and Employment
- Screwdriver industries contribute to employment by creating jobs in manufacturing and assembly
Importance of Reduced Importation for Developing Countries
- Reduced importation of products is important for developing countries as it allows them to conserve foreign exchange and reduce dependence on foreign countries
Caricom Member-Countries Advantage
- Caricom member-countries have an advantage in importing products from linkage industries as they are exempt from tariffs and other trade restrictions, making it cheaper and more convenient to import these products
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