Economic Development Flashcards
1
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Define a science park
A
Groups of scientific and technical knowledge based business on a single site
2
Q
Developments of science parks
A
- access to transport routes
- staff benefit from attractive working conditions
- attracts clusters of related high tech businesses
3
Q
Describe the north
A
- wages are lower
- education is worse
4
Q
Describe the road improvement strategy
A
- 15£ billion cost
- involve 10 new roads and 1,600 extra lanes
5
Q
Effects of economic development
A
- life expectancy increased from 46 to 53
- 64% have access to safe water
6
Q
Effects of post industrial development
A
Quaternary industry has increased
Secondary has decreased
