History A-Level
Structural imbalance
What Structural imbalance means in History A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Structural imbalance
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Underlying structural weaknesses existed despite an apparently robust economy, with staple industries suffering from underinvestment and outdated practices.
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