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National Economy and cities Unit 4 Economic System and Structure Mining and Manufacturing Industries Service Industry and Agriculture Transportation and Communication Britain Britain Britain Britain Britain Cities Unit 4 National Economy and Cities Direction In this unit, we begin with an overview of economic system and structure in Britain, and then look at its natural resources, industries and agricultures. Finally, we will have a brief glance at some big cities in Britain. Think and answer the following questions: How is the word ‘democracy’ interpreted through British ‘Party Politics’? 1. Compared with written constitution, what are the superiorities of ‘common law’? 2. 1.1.1 Introduction Unit 4 1.1 Economic System and Structure Britain is fortunate in having a stable political situation and well-developed economy. However, since 1945 it has had to respond to changes in the international environment and at the same time to adapt the impact of new technologies. Long-term economic growth in the UK has averaged around 2.5% a year. National Economy and Cities 1.1.2 Mixed Economy Unit 4 1.1 Political Parties Britain has a ‘mixed economy’ i.e. an economy in which there is some______ ownership as well as _______ owned businesses, all of which operate within the context of well defined regulations and laws. public 1.1 Economic System and Structure privately National Economy and Cities 1.1.2 Mixed Economy Unit 4 1.1 Political Parties 1.1 Economic System and Structure Private Sector The private sector is composed of business owned and managed by people as private individuals, including _______, _____________ and construction, _________, and service industry. financial manufacturing mining Those public sector accounts for more nearly 90 per cent of the gross domestic product. Those private organization varies in terms of ownership, from single Proprietor Busine