write two basic differences between land and capital as factors of production?
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1. land is natural resource and capital is money
2 land is the first requirement whereas capital is the third
3 land is fixed and capital is important for production
Although land can be said to be a form of capital, the major differences between the two are:
1. Land is a purely natural resource whereas capital comprises anything which has value. Ex. - money, gold, machinery etc.
2. Whereas land is a fixed resource, there is no limit to the amount of capital that can be raised.
3. Land is a primary factor of production meaning it is absolutely necessary for production whereas capital is a secondary factor of productions
Land:- •Land is motionless.
• Supply of land is fixed.
Capital:- •Capital is moved easily.
• Supply of capital can be increased or decreased.