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STAGE 1: traditional society
majority of economy is working in the primary sector
subsistence agriculture makes up majority of primary sector
slow economic growth
very little specialization
STAGE 2: pre-conditions for takeoff
economic growth occurs as a result of INVESTMENT in
infrastructure
education
productivity increases as new industries emerge
jobs centered around secondary sector (manufacturing)
STAGE 3: takeoff
rapid economic growth
a transition occurs from agricultural to industrial activity
increased URBANIZATION occurs as a result of more jobs in the secondary sector
technological advancement increases overall production
states in this stage are often taken advantage of for their abundance of raw materials and cheap labor
STAGE 4: drive to maturity
increased specialization
participation in global trade allows for diversification of the economy
tertiary sector is expanding
a transition from industry to consumer goods
more independent; less commodity dependent
STAGE 5: age of mass-consumption
economy is fully developed
high levels of consumption
more is being produced; satisfying both the needs and the WANTS (excess demand) of the consumer
majority of the jobs are in the tertiary sector, resulting in a service-based economy