Why has there been a shift toward the tertiary sector in developed countries?

Question

What are the causes and implications of this shift?

Answer 1

Higher education always plays a very important role in the development of any country. The causes are a shortage of skill resources. In Australia a mining boom has fulled the need for more geologists and engineers. A health professional shortage means the demand for nurses and doctors cannot be met. The implications are that the demand for professionals will be further met.