ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

PRODUCTIVITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Capital refers to ____
A
The “gifts of nature” or natural resources not created by human effort.
B
people with all their efforts and abilities
C
the tools, equipment, and factories used in production of goods and services
D
individuals who start a new business or bring a product to market.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Capital goods are physical assets that a company uses in the production process to manufacture products and services that consumers will later use. Capital goods include buildings, machinery, equipment, vehicles, and tools.

Detailed explanation-2: -The third factor of production is capital. Think of capital as the machinery, tools and buildings humans use to produce goods and services. Some common examples of capital include hammers, forklifts, conveyer belts, computers, and delivery vans. Capital differs based on the worker and the type of work being done.

Detailed explanation-3: -Key Takeaways Capital goods are man-made, durable items that businesses use to produce goods and services. Tools, machinery, buildings, vehicles, computers, and construction equipment are types of capital goods.

Detailed explanation-4: -Capital goods are the assets used by businesses in the course of producing their products and services, and can include buildings, machinery, tools and equipment. Capital resources is a higher-level concept, defined slightly differently by different scholars.

Detailed explanation-5: -As a factor of production, capital refers to the purchase of goods made with money in production. For example, a tractor purchased for farming is capital. Along the same lines, desks and chairs used in an office are also capital.

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