What is another word for means of production?

Pronunciation: [mˈiːnz ɒv pɹədˈʌkʃən] (IPA)

The term "means of production" refers to the resources and infrastructure necessary to produce goods and services. Some synonymous terms include "production facilities," "manufacturing equipment," and "industrial infrastructure." Other related synonyms include "production resources," "productive assets," "production factors," and "capital goods." In Marxist economics, the means of production refers specifically to the tools, machines, and factories owned by the ruling class that are used to exploit the labor of workers. This concept has also been applied to digital technologies, where the means of production may include software tools, data centers, and communication networks. Ultimately, the means of production are essential for any society or organization to produce goods and services for consumption.

What are the hypernyms for Means of production?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

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