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A local cobbler who initially hand-stitched footwear solely for his household members later expanded operations to mass-produce shoes for sale through commercial distributors. Which of the following best describes the economic transition in his production activity?

  1. A transition from direct production to indirect productionAnswer
  2. B
    A transition from direct service occupation to commercial trade
  3. C
    A transition from primary extractive production to secondary manufacturing
  4. D
    A continuation of direct production, as the goods produced still satisfy human wants

Answer

The economic activity transitioned from direct production to indirect production.
Direct production occurs when goods are produced solely for personal or household consumption without involving trade or market exchange. When the producer shifts to making goods to sell in the market through trade channels, the activity becomes indirect production.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Analyze the initial phase of production
The cobbler made footwear exclusively for personal and household consumption.
Direct production involves creating goods and services strictly for personal or family use without market exchange.
2
Analyze the expanded phase of production
The cobbler produced shoes on a larger scale for sale via distributors to consumers.
Indirect production involves producing goods for market exchange and trade, allowing producers to satisfy diverse needs through commercial channels.
3
Determine the nature of the economic shift
The activity shifted from self-satisfaction (direct) to market-oriented commercial output (indirect).
Moving from subsistence household consumption to market sale defines the transition from direct to indirect production.

Key Concept

Direct and Indirect Production
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Direct and Indirect Production

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