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In economic theory, '''capital''' is one of the three [[factors of production]]. The other factors are [[labour]] and [[land]].
In economic theory, '''capital''' is one of the three [[factors of production]]. The other factors are [[labour]] and [[land]].


 
We can distinguish at least three forms of capital:
* Financial Capital
* Human Capital
* Social Capital





Revision as of 12:38, 8 May 2007

In economic theory, capital is one of the three factors of production. The other factors are labour and land.

We can distinguish at least three forms of capital:

  • Financial Capital
  • Human Capital
  • Social Capital