The image shows information about the employment structure in two countries. Suggest THREE reasons why a greater percentage of people in Ghana (LEDC) work in the primary industry than in Spain (MEDC). *

The image shows information about the employment structure in two countries. Suggest THREE reasons why a greater percentage of people in Ghana (LEDC) work in the primary industry than in Spain (MEDC). *

ENGR.ECONOMIC ANALYSIS

14th Edition

ISBN:9780190931919

Author:NEWNAN

Publisher:NEWNAN

Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions

Section: Chapter Questions

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