Reasons for Changes - Primary

• Imports• Cost of extraction• Skills• Focus on ‘value-added’ products/services

Reasons for Change - Secondary

• Cost of manufacturing (minimum wage)

• Cheaper imports

• Cheaper manufacturing (China, E Europe)

Reasons for Change - Tertiary• Increase in consumer spending (therefore need more

shops)

• More safer/cleaner environment

• More money generated from selling than extracting or processing materials

• More demand for shops/leisure activities