Question

Which one of the following statements on the remuneration of the factors of production is true?
[1] The remuneration for capital is profit, as the business aims to earn a profit on its financial investments.
[2] The remuneration for labour is rent, as workers are able to pay their rent with the money they earn.
[3] The remuneration for entrepreneurship is a salary, as entrepreneurs are also rewarded for their efforts.
[4] The remuneration for natural resources is rent, as natural resources consist of all gifts of nature.

Answer 1

Answer: The remuneration for natural resources is rent, as natural resources consist of all gifts of nature

Explanation:

Factors of production consists of the resources that are used to production to take place. They include land, labor, capital and the enterprise.

The remuneration for natural resources is rent, as natural resources consist of all gifts of nature.

The remuneration for labor is wages and salaries. The remuneration for capital is interest while the remuneration for entrepreneur is profit.