sectoral shift
[/sɛkˈtɔrəl ʃɪft/]
nounpl: sectoral shifts
mudança setorial
1. A significant change in the distribution of economic activity, employment, or resources from one sector of the economy to another, such as from agriculture to manufacturing or from manufacturing to services.
The country experienced a major sectoral shift from agriculture to technology-based industries.
O país experimentou uma mudança setorial significativa da agricultura para indústrias baseadas em tecnologia.
2. The movement of workers, capital, or production capacity between different economic sectors.
The sectoral shift toward renewable energy has created new employment opportunities.
A mudança setorial em direção à energia renovável criou novas oportunidades de emprego.
This term is primarily used in economic and academic discussions. In Brazil, sectoral shifts have been particularly significant as the country transitioned from agricultural dominance to industrial and service-based economies. It's commonly discussed in policy debates regarding economic development, job creation, and labor market transformations.
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