1. Economic sectors based on conventional, time-honored methods of production, typically including agriculture, fishing, handicrafts, and small-scale commerce that rely on established practices rather than modern technology
The traditional sector employs a significant portion of the rural population.
O setor tradicional emprega uma parte significativa da população rural.
2. In development economics, economic activities that use labor-intensive methods and generate lower productivity compared to modern industrial sectors
Workers in the traditional sector often earn less than those in modern industries.
Os trabalhadores no setor tradicional frequentemente ganham menos do que aqueles em indústrias modernas.