Economic rent is the payment to a factor of production: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Economic rent is the payment to a factor of production:
A. above its transfer earnings
B. below its transfer earnings
C. equal to zero
D. equal to its transfer earnings
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Economic rent is the surplus paid to a factor over and above its transfer earnings.

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