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The quaternary sector of the economy is based upon the economic activity that is associated with either the intellectual or knowledge-based economy. [1] This consists of information technology; media; research and development; information-based services such as information-generation and information-sharing; and knowledge-based services such as consultation, entertainment, broadcasting, mass ...
Three sectors according to Fourastié Clark's sector model This figure illustrates the percentages of a country's economy made up by different sector. The figure illustrates that countries with higher levels of socio-economic development tend to have less of their economy made up of primary and secondary sectors and more emphasis in tertiary sectors.
In the 20th century, economists began to suggest that traditional tertiary services could be further distinguished from "quaternary" and quinary service sectors. Economic activity in the hypothetical quaternary sector comprises information- and knowledge-based services, while quinary services include industries related to human services and ...
The majority of Americans aren’t pleased with the economy. 55% of Americans think the U.S. economy is headed on the wrong track. 32% think it’s headed in the right direction, and 13% don’t know.
Number of establishments by sector in the United States economy in 1997, 2002, and 2007. Value of sales, shipments, receipts, revenue, or business done by sector in the United States economy in 1997, 2002, and 2007. Annual payroll by sector in the United States economy in 1997, 2002, and 2007.
A PMI reading below 50 indicates contraction in the manufacturing sector, which accounts for 10.3% of the economy. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a PMI of 47.5.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis's advance estimate of third quarter US gross domestic product (GDP) showed the economy grew at an annualized pace of 2.8% during the period, below the 2.9% growth ...
Nominal GDP sector composition, 2015 (in millions of 2005 USD): [5] [6] 2005 prices are used similarly to 2010 constant prices in which they provide economic statistics where inflation is accounted for.