In economics LAND, refers to the all 'NATURAL RESOURCES', often termed 'GIFTS OF NATURE' such as oil deposits, fish in the sea etc...
LABOUR refers to the 'HUMAN EFFORT' involved in the production process. For example, your teachers are considered labour resources.
In economics CAPITAL, refers to 'MAN-MADE RESOURCES', used to PRODUCE OTHER GOODS such as MACHINERY, VEHICLES, TOOLS etc.... which increases PRODUCTIVITY.
In economics ENTERPRISE, refers to the 'ENTREPRENEURIAL EFFORT', of individuals who TAKE RISKS, and BRING TOGETHER the other factors to make output.
Watch the video below and take FOUR screenshots/stills that you think illustrate the factors of production
GEOGRAPHICAL MOBILITY, as the name suggests refers to BOTH the WILLINGNESS and ABILITY of a FACTOR OF PRODUCTION to CHANGE ITS LOCATION.
OCCUPATIONAL MOBILITY, as the name suggests refers to BOTH the WILLINGNESS and ABILITY of a FACTOR OF PRODUCTION to CHANGE ITS USE (OCCUPATION).
Copy/screenshot the image below into your doc and insert the following in the 'relative' region that you think most suits its level of occupational and geographical mobility:
A teacher
A 7-11 clerk
Mr Bounous' labour as a 7-11 clerk (Unskilled labour)
Plot of land
Delivery van
MRI scanner
Elon Musk's entreprenuerial spirit
Complete the sentences below and use an example in each.
The quantity of land can be changed through...
The quality of land can be improved through...
The quantity of labour can be changed through...
The quality of labour can be improved through...
The quantity of capital can be changed through...
The quality of capital can be improved through...
Entrepreneurship: Quantity and quality can both improve with education, access to capital, and a culture that fosters innovation.
--THE OWNERS OF THE FACTORS OF PRODUCTION RECEIVE PAYMENTS FOR USING THEM IN THE PRODUCTION PROCESS.
The payment received by owners of LAND RESOURCES is called 'RENT'.
The payment received by owners of LABOUR RESOURCES is called 'WAGES'.
The payment received by owners of CAPITAL RESOURCES is called 'INTEREST'.
The payment received by owners of ENTERPRISE RESOURCES is called 'PROFIT'.
Given what you know above can you explain why in a market system incomes are uneven?