Factors of Production Flashcards
(27 cards)
What are the four main factors of production?
Land, Labor, Capital, and Entrepreneurship.
True or False: Capital refers only to financial resources.
False.
Fill in the blank: __________ includes natural resources used to produce goods.
Land
Which factor of production is primarily concerned with human effort?
Labor.
What is the role of entrepreneurship in the factors of production?
It involves the organization and management of the other factors to create goods and services.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a factor of production? A) Labor B) Technology C) Land D) Capital
B) Technology.
True or False: Land as a factor of production includes both physical land and natural resources.
True.
What is capital in the context of factors of production?
Capital refers to the tools, equipment, and buildings used to produce goods and services.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the factor of production that requires risk-taking and innovation.
Entrepreneurship
Short Answer: How do factors of production interact in the production process?
They work together to create goods and services, with each factor contributing to the overall production.
Multiple Choice: Which factor of production is considered the most important? A) Land B) Labor C) Capital D) Entrepreneurship
D) Entrepreneurship.
True or False: The availability of factors of production can affect economic growth.
True.
What is the economic term for the combination of land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship?
Factors of Production.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the term for the workforce involved in production.
Labor
Short Answer: Why is labor considered a variable factor of production?
Because the amount of labor can be adjusted based on production needs.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is an example of capital? A) A factory B) A worker C) A piece of land D) A natural resource
A) A factory.
True or False: Factors of production are fixed and cannot change.
False.
What is the importance of entrepreneurship in economic development?
It drives innovation, creates jobs, and stimulates economic growth.
Fill in the blank: The __________ of production can influence a country’s standard of living.
Factors
Short Answer: How does scarcity relate to factors of production?
Scarcity means that resources are limited, impacting how the factors of production are utilized.
Multiple Choice: Which factor of production is least tangible? A) Land B) Labor C) Capital D) Entrepreneurship
D) Entrepreneurship.
True or False: Land is a renewable resource.
False.
What does the term ‘factor market’ refer to?
The marketplace where factors of production are bought and sold.
Fill in the blank: __________ is the return on investment for capital in production.
Interest