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Wage Differences between Tertiary and Primary Sectors

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Discuss whether or not tertiary sector workers are paid more than primary sector workers.

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Labor Market and Income Distribution

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I. 🍃Introduction
- Explanation of the topic
- Purpose of the outline

II. Reasons why tertiary sector workers may be paid more
- More skilled/qualified
- More productive
- Tertiary products may have higher value added
- Tertiary products may have higher demand, so industries may have greater ability to pay higher wages

III. Reasons why tertiary sector workers may not be paid more
- Less likely to belong to a trade union
- Some workers may be in lower paid jobs e.g., cleaners
- Some tertiary sector firms/occupations may be declining
- Some may be less experienced
- Some may not be in promoted posts
- Primary sector products may have higher value added e.g., oil
- Primary sector workers in a developed country may be paid more than tertiary workers in an undeveloped country
- Primary jobs may be more dangerous e.g., mining

IV. 👉Conclusion
- Summary of the reasons why tertiary sector workers may or may not be paid more
- Final thoughts on the topic

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