Economic impacts
What Economic impacts means in Geography GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Reduced workforce productivity from waterborne disease, crop failure and restricted industrial output, which together negatively affect a country's overall economy.
Visitors bring significant revenue to local businesses, supporting jobs in hospitality and retail, though this employment is often seasonal and low-paid.
Topics that use Economic impacts
- Glacial landscapes in the UK (AQA GCSE)
- Water (AQA GCSE)
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