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* [[Tertiary sector of the economy|Tertiary]]: involves the supplying of [[Service (economics)|services]] to consumers and businesses, such as babysitting, cinemas or banking. Shopkeepers and accountants work in the tertiary sector. |
* [[Tertiary sector of the economy|Tertiary]]: involves the supplying of [[Service (economics)|services]] to consumers and businesses, such as babysitting, cinemas or banking. Shopkeepers and accountants work in the tertiary sector. |
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In the 20th century, economists began to suggest that traditional tertiary services could be further distinguished from "[[Quaternary sector of the economy|quaternary]]" and [[Quinary sector of the economy| |
In the 20th century, economists began to suggest that traditional tertiary services could be further distinguished from "[[Quaternary sector of the economy|quaternary]]" and "[[Quinary sector of the economy|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 [[Hospitality industry|hospitality]].{{cite web |
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| url =http://geography.about.com/od/urbaneconomicgeography/a/sectorseconomy.htm |
| url =http://geography.about.com/od/urbaneconomicgeography/a/sectorseconomy.htm |
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| title =Sectors of the Economy |
| title =Sectors of the Economy |
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