3.2.1 (EEOS) Flashcards

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External Economies of scale

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The benefits any business in an industry might enjoy as the industry grows

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3 external Economies of scale

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  • Labour
  • Infrastructure
  • Supplies
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Labour external Economies of scale

Local colleges/uni may provide what?

what maybe reduced as a result?

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  • As industry grow there becomes a greater pool of workers equipped with appropriate skills

-Locals colleges/unis start to provide courses aimed at the needs of the local industry.

  • Training costs maybe reduced
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Infrastructure external economies of scale

  • go to weebly slides to refresh mind

Examples

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government may support larger growing industries by building better infrastructure or helping to fund research and development.

  • this is only if the industry is large enough to be important for the economy

e.g ports, social activites, education

examples
ports - this is to help businesses import goods

Social - building better stadiums for fans/better transport for them

education - better buildings/ learning for kids

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Supplies external ecnomies of scales

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