ECONOMICS (CBSE/UGC NET)

ECONOMICS

SCARCITY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In economics, capital refers to
A
all natural resources.
B
labor used to produce a product.
C
man-made items needed for production.
D
the risk taker who invests in a new product
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Capital refers to all manmade resources used in the production process. It is a produced factor of production. It includes factories, machinery, tools, equipment, raw materials, wealth etc. The payment for capital is interest.

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: -Capital is a factor of production that has been produced for use in the production of other goods and services. Office buildings, machinery, and tools are examples of capital. Natural resources are the resources of nature that can be used for the production of goods and services.

Detailed explanation-4: -Capital is defined as “All those man-made goods which are used in further production of wealth.” Thus, capital is a man-made resource of production. Machinery, tools and equipment of all kinds, buildings, railways and all means of transport and communication, raw materials, etc., are included in capital.

Detailed explanation-5: -Human capital consists of the knowledge, skills, and health that people invest in and accumulate throughout their lives, enabling them to realize their potential as productive members of society.

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