NECO 2007 Economics · Question 3

The creation of physical and concrete goods that can be seen and handled Is

Options

  1. A.diminishing returns
  2. B.division of labour
  3. C.Industrialization
  4. D.production
  5. E.specialization

Answer: D. production

Explanation written with AI and checked against the answer key

Step 1: Analyze the question The question asks for the term that describes creating physical, concrete goods that can be seen and handled. The key words are "creation" and "goods."

Step 2: Explain the concept In Economics, production is the creation of goods and services to satisfy human wants. It can be divided into:

  • Direct production: producing for your own use.
  • Indirect production: producing for sale or exchange.

By type, production can also be:

  • Tangible (physical) goods: things you can see and touch, such as bags of rice, cars, and books. This is the focus of the question.
  • Intangible goods (services): things you cannot handle, such as teaching, banking, and medical care.

Step 3: Check each option

  • A. Diminishing returns: A law stating that as more of a variable input is added to fixed inputs, extra output eventually falls. It is not the creation of goods itself.
  • B. Division of labour: Breaking a production process into separate tasks done by different workers. It is a method, not the creation of goods.
  • C. Industrialization: The development of industries in an economy. It is a broad process, not the definition of creating tangible goods.
  • D. Production: The creation of goods and services, and here specifically tangible goods. This fits.
  • E. Specialization: Focusing on one task or product. It is not the creation of goods.

Step 4: Answer The creation of physical, concrete goods is production, which is option D.

Tip: In Economics, look for the keyword. "Creation of goods and services" points to production. "Breaking a job into tasks" points to division of labour. "Doing one thing best" points to specialization.

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