A production function shows the relationship between the quantity of

Markets for the factors of production are like markets for goods & services, except: Demand for a factor of production is a derived demand—derived from a firm's decision to supply a good in another market. Economists use the term "factor market" to describe the resources businesses use to produce goods and services. These resources are known as factors of production and include: raw materials, land, labor, and capital.  The factor market is also known as the input market.  The market for factors of production is often characterized by imperfect competition. This means that a few firms or... Show more

Markets for the factors of production are like markets for goods & services, except: Demand for a factor of production is a derived demand—derived from a firm's decision to supply a good in another market.
Economists use the term "factor market" to describe the resources businesses use to produce goods and services. These resources are known as factors of production and include: raw materials, land, labor, and capital. 

The factor market is also known as the input market. 
The market for factors of production is often characterized by imperfect competition. This means that a few firms or individuals have significant market power. For example, a highly skilled worker or a patent holder may have market power and can negotiate a higher price for their services. 

Factors of production are also known as the four factors of economics: 
Production cost includes all four factors of economics. Any changes in the cost of these factors will affect the quantity of a product a seller will be willing to sell at a given price. 

Labor is very significant to an economy because it stimulates demand, which in turn stimulates output and, by extension, economic growth. 

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