Question
What do you understand by economic activities? Differentiate between economic and non-economic activities.

Answer

Economic activities are undertaken by people with the objective of earning money. For example, production, exchange and distribution of product.
The differences between economic and non-economic activities are:
 
Basis
Economic Activities
Non-economic Activities
1.
Meaning
They are undertaken to earn money or livelihood.
They are undertaken to satisfy social or psychological motives.
2.
Result
They result in production of goods and services.
They result in mental/ psychological satisfaction.
3.
Types
Business, profession and employment.
Charity, social service, patriotism, etc.
4.
Purpose/ Motive
Their purpose is to earn money and to create wealth.
Their purpose is to provide psychologicalxo satisfaction.
5.
Contribution to GDP
They contribute towards GDP of a country.
They do not contribute towards a country's GDP.
6.
Example
Labourer constructing a house on contract basis.
Labourer constructing his own hut.

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