Factors of Production
Definition: The inputs (resources) that go into the production of goods and
services. These inputs fall under the following broad categories:
- Human Resources - labour (labor)
- Natural Resources - land and raw materials
- Manufactured Resources - capital
Additional
Info: Each of these factors of production are naturally limited. There
is only so much land, skilled labour and capital stock available
in the world at any one time.
Related Terms: Production - Primary Production - Secondary
Production - Tertiary
Production - Labour,
Labor - Raw Materials - Capital
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