Economic structure is the way various sectors of the economy are organised in terms of their roles, ownership and set up. Economic structure indicates the framework of economic units that compose the economy.
Aspects of Economic Structure
There are two aspects of economic structure - Sectoral pattern and Ownership pattern.
Sectoral Pattern
The sectoral pattern shows various sectors which make up an economy. In Tanzania, here are following three main sectors of the economy:
A. Agricultural sector (primary sector)
B. Industrial sector (secondary sector).
C. Tertiary sector (commercial and service sector)