PRC-3 · Chapter 9 · Question 29 of 45
The financial reward earned by the factor of production known as 'Capital' is formally referred to as:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: D) Interest
Explanation
The providers of capital (machinery, tools, financial funds) receive their economic return in the form of interest.
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