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Question
Define or explain the following concept:
Labour
Solution
Labour refers to the people who actually use the land and capital to produce goods. It includes all physical and mental efforts of workers, employees, managers etc. In other words, the exertion by the human body and mind, with the objective of earning a living, is known as labour.
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