Economics B A-Level
Labour-intensive production
What Labour-intensive production means in Economics B A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Labour-intensive production
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A process using a high ratio of labour to capital inputs, relying heavily on human workforce relative to machinery.
Topics that use Labour-intensive production
- Productivity (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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