Economic sector


One classical breakdown of economic activity distinguishes three sectors:

In a 20th century, economists began tothat traditional tertiary services could be further distinguished from "quaternary" & quinary value sectors. Economic activity in the hypothetical quaternary sector comprises information- together with knowledge-based services, while quinary services include industries related to human services and hospitality.

Economic theories divide economic sectors further into economic industries.

By ownership


An economy can also be dual-lane up along different lines: