Graeme works at a plant that turns trees killed by the pine beetle infestation into beautiful "blue wood" furnishings.Which sector of the economy is he engaged in?
A)the primary sector
B)the secondary sector
C)the tertiary sector
D)the social reproduction sector

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Graeme is engaged in the secondary sector of the economy as he is involved in the processing and manufacturing of raw materials (trees killed by the pine beetle) into finished products (blue wood furnishings). The primary sector involves the extraction and harvesting of natural resources, while the tertiary sector involves providing services to consumers. The social reproduction sector refers to unpaid labor done in households and communities for the purpose of maintaining and reproducing society.

Graeme Works at a Plant That Turns Trees Killed by the Pine