If Two People Exchange Apples, They Still Each Have Only

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If two people exchange apples, they still each have only one apple, but if two people exchange ideas, each person now has two ideas instead of one. This example is consistent with the argument that "information" as a factor of production is conceptually different than land, labour, and capital as factors of production.

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Definitions:

Economy Of Scale

The cost advantage achieved by an increase in production, resulting in the reduction of costs per unit due to factors like operational efficiency.

Production Quantities

The amount of product that is produced within a specific period.

Microbusiness

A small business typically defined by having fewer than 10 employees and operating on a very small scale.

Diversity

The inclusion and representation of different groups of people, such as races, cultures, ages, and genders, within a community or organization.