Sectorsindustry

Sectorsindustry is a coined term used in economic analysis to describe a framework that couples broad economic sectors with specific industries. The concept aims to map how sector-level forces influence industry performance and how industry dynamics reverberate across sectors. This approach supports understanding value chains, employment patterns, investment flows, and policy impacts.

In practice, sectorsindustry uses a matrix-like view that aligns conventional sector categories (such as primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary) with industry groupings (for example agriculture, manufacturing, health care, information technology, finance, and tourism). The resulting sector–industry pairs help analysts and planners trace cross-cutting linkages, identify resilience and vulnerability, and assess diversification opportunities for firms and regions.

Applications include market research, risk assessment, supply chain mapping, regional development planning, and investment decision-making. It can also aid in policy design by highlighting how shocks in one sector propagate to related industries, and how complementary policies can strengthen overall economic performance.

Examples of sector–industry pairs might include the energy sector within utilities, the information sector within technology, or the consumer services sector within hospitality. The framework is often used as a descriptive tool rather than a formal statistical category, complementing established classifications such as NAICS or ISIC.

Critiques note that boundaries between sectors and industries can be porous, leading to overlaps and data fragmentation. Compatibility with official statistics and the risk of double counting are common concerns.