Economic Changes Flashcards
1
Q
What is an economic hub?
A
A city with high tech industries
2
Q
What was it like in Victorian times?
A
Everyone worked&children. Payed small amounts. Worked about 100 hours a week
3
Q
Where did big companies move?
A
Asia
4
Q
What percent of England and Wales worked in manufacturing in 1841?
A
36%
5
Q
What percent in 2011?
A
9%
6
Q
Where do 81% of people work now?
A
Services
7
Q
How many hours did men work in 2001?
A
46
8
Q
How many hours did this decrease by in 2011?
A
2 hours
9
Q
What percent of fathers are working shorter hours?
A
29%
10
Q
In what year were mothers more likely to get a full time job?
A
2011
