Economic Development

Economic activity that uses natural resources.

Manufacturing automobiles, electronic goods, making pottery, etc.

Providing service to people

Using raw materials to produce something new

The main economic activities in Guatemala are traditional.

Processing, management, and distribution of information.

Doctors, lawyers, truckers, and store clerks are examples of

Farming, grazing, fishing, and mining are examples of

White collar workers, education, government, information processing, etc.

In developed countries, only a small percentage of people grow food.