Post-Industrial Economy - GCSE Geography Definition

A Post-Industrial Economy is a stage in a country's development where the focus has shifted from manufacturing and industry (secondary sector) to services and technology (tertiary sector). This means that fewer people work in factories, and more people work in areas like healthcare, education, information technology, and finance. As machines and computers can often do the jobs that people once did in factories, more jobs are created in offices or through providing services to others. In a Post-Industrial Economy, knowledge and skills become very important, and there is often a greater focus on innovation and improving technology to keep the economy strong (quaternary sector). This transition can also lead to changes in where people live and how cities grow.