Q147 In 1985, individuals employed in manufacturing accounted for 27.2% of all those employed in Japan (excluding people working in agriculture and the forestry industry). So what was the percentage in 2005?
(a) 18.7%
(b) 25.7%
(c) 30.7%
A147 The percentage of the workforce employed in manufacturing began to fall in 1985. This caused increasing concern regarding the hollowing out of domestic industry and created a lively debate at the end of the 1980s. The correct answer is (a), 18.7%.
