Introduction 

In economics, the term “production” doesn’t refer to the creation of physical goods, but rather to the process of enhancing the utility or value of existing resources.

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Definitions of Production

According to Anatol Murad, Production may be defined as the creation of utilities.”

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Methods of Creation of Utility

Production is possible by creating utility in more than one way. Utility can be created by the following methods.

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This refers to increasing the utility of a product by changing its form. Examples include converting maida.

Form Utility

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Place Utility:

Place utility is achieved by enhancing the utility of a product by changing its location.

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Factors of Production

1. Enterprise 2. Organization 3. Capital 4. Labour 5. Land

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1. Organization 2. Technology 3. Capital 4. Labour 5. Natural Resources

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Factors Affecting the Volume of Production

Agents of Production and their Income

1. Landlord 2. Laboure 3. Capitalist 4. Organizer

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1. Basis for Economic Planning 2. Basis of Economic Welfare 3. Basis of Economic Development 4. Basis of Consumption

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Importance of Production