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secondary sector

the sector of the economy concerned with manufacture of goods, both CAPITAL goods (used in further production) and consumer goods, sold for immediate use. See also PRIMARY SECTOR, SERVICE SECTOR.

secondary sector (of the labour market)

see DUAL LABOUR MARKET.
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