chapter 2- FOPs Flashcards
definition of factors of production
FOPs refer to the resources required to produce a good or service, namely land, labor, capital and enterprise
definition of geographical mobility
refers to the extent to which labour is willing and able to move to different locations for employment
occupational mobility
refers to the extent to which labour is able to move between jobs. retraining and upskilling helps workers to improve occupational mobility.
the return on the four factors of production
land- rent
labour- wages and salaries
capital- interest
enterprise- profit
collectively known as income
when does the quantity and quality of factors of production change
when there is a change in demand or supply of FOPs