Active Factor of Production

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Which of the following is an active factor of production?

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Which of the following is an active factor of production?

  1. Labour — Correct Answer
  2. Land
  3. Capital
  4. Enterprise
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Labour

Labour is the active factor of production. It represents all physical and mental efforts exerted by human beings in the production process. Its reward is wages.

Factors of Production — Complete Summary
Factor Definition Reward Type
Land All natural resources Rent Primary, Passive
Labour All physical & mental efforts by man Wages Primary, Active
Capital Man-made goods used for further production Interest Secondary, Man-made
Enterprise/Entrepreneur Business organizer/owner Profit Secondary, Man-made
Key Points
  • Primary factors: Land and Labour
  • Secondary/Man-made factors: Capital and Enterprise
  • Passive factor: Land (does not move by itself)
  • Active factor: Labour (moves, exerts effort)

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