A region has specialised in manufacturing ceramic tiles. The table shows data about this industry.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Average production cost per square metre in the region | £18.40 |
| Average production cost per square metre in other UK regions | £21.10 |
| Employment in the region's ceramic tile manufacturers | 4,800 workers |
| Employment in local firms supplying the tile manufacturers | 1,600 workers |
| Forecast change in orders received by the region's tile manufacturers | −20% |
Using the data, explain one benefit to producers from this regional specialisation and how the forecast change in orders may affect employment in the region.
76 exam-style questions on OCR GCSE Economics 2.1 The role of markets, covering 2.1.1 What is a market, 2.1.2 Primary, secondary and tertiary sectors, 2.1.3 Factor and product markets, and 2.1.4 Specialisation and exchange. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.