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Question
Define or explain the following concept:
Capital
Solution
Capital includes money invested in the business, machinery and tools. A moneylender or a capital owner receives interest on the amount of capital contributed by him in the production. It is regarded as an artificial factor of production. This is because it cannot produce goods on its own.
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