AustriaGeschichte 68 · History of Austria

Austria's economy has changed a great deal in recent decades (structural change). What is true today?

In the exam (German)

Die Wirtschaft in Österreich hat sich in den letzten Jahrzehnten stark verändert (Strukturwandel). Was trifft heute zu?

  1. aMost working people work in the service sector, for example in retail or in tourism.Die meisten Erwerbstätigen arbeiten im Dienstleistungsbereich, etwa im Handel oder im Tourismus.Correct answer
  2. bMost working people work in agriculture, for example on farms or in forestry businesses.Die meisten Erwerbstätigen arbeiten in der Landwirtschaft, etwa auf Bauernhöfen oder in Forstbetrieben.
  3. cMost working people work in mining, for example in coal or ore mines.Die meisten Erwerbstätigen arbeiten im Bergbau, etwa in Kohle- oder Erzgruben.
  4. dMost working people work in industry, for example in steelworks or car factories.Die meisten Erwerbstätigen arbeiten in der Industrie, etwa in Stahlwerken oder Autofabriken.

Why?

Far fewer people work in agriculture, mining and industry today than in the past. The service sector, on the other hand, has grown strongly and employs the majority of working people.

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