The post-industrial economy
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe the features of a post-industrial economy.
Key learning points
- The UK is moving towards a post-industrial economy.
- The development of information technology has contributed to a post-industrial economy in the UK.
- The growth of service industries, finance and research has contributed to a post-industrial economy in the UK.
- Science and business parks have contributed to a post-industrial economy in the UK.
Keywords
Post-industrial - an economic phase where employment in manufacturing is replaced by employment in services and knowledge economies
Financial services - a branch of industry that manages money and wealth, such as banking, insurance, fund management and taxation
Disposable income - money left over after someone has paid for their essentials such as food, bills and housing
Science park - an area of land dedicated to businesses specialising in science and technology
Common misconception
Research is not a form of industry because it does not involve trade.
Research is an industry because it creates wealth through innovation and knowledge which has value.
Teacher tip
Look at maps, satellite images and street views of Cambridge Science Park to show students what the modern face of industry looks like.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What does the term "post-industrial" refer to?
Q2.Which of the following industries is most likely to thrive in a post-industrial economy?
Q3."Disposable income" refers to:
Q4.What is a benefit of having higher levels of disposable income for people in a post-industrial economy?
Q5.Match the type of industry with its example.
mining
textile industry
doctor
ICT
Q6.Why are science parks important for a post-industrial economy?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1. is an economic phase where employment in manufacturing is replaced by employment in services and knowledge economies.
Q2.Match the key words and their definitions.
a branch of industry that manages money and wealth
money left over after someone has paid for their essentials
land dedicated to businesses specialising in science and technology
Q3.Which of the following are features of working in the science and research industry?
Q4. services have seen dramatic changes in the post-industrial era as banks get larger and more global.
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