3.2.1 (EEOS) Flashcards
External Economies of scale
The benefits any business in an industry might enjoy as the industry grows
3 external Economies of scale
- Labour
- Infrastructure
- Supplies
Labour external Economies of scale
Local colleges/uni may provide what?
what maybe reduced as a result?
- 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
Infrastructure external economies of scale
- go to weebly slides to refresh mind
Examples
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
Supplies external ecnomies of scales
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