Question
State the different types of economic activities.

Answer

Economic activities involve production, distribution, exchange and consumption of services and goods to consumers. Our livelihoods depend on these activities.
The different types of economic activities are as follows:
  1. Business: It refers to all those activities which are concerned with production, purchase, sale and supply of goods and services on a regular basis. The main motive of any business is to earn maximum amount of profit.
  2. Profession: A profession is an occupation where individuals with specialised knowledge and qualification provide specialised services in the relevant field to the masses to earn a living. Each profession is distinct from the other.
  3. Employment: People are hired to work regularly by organisations. Salaries or wages are paid to employees in exchange for the working hours which they provide to a company.

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