Question

Why are family members engaged in household activities not regarded as labour?

• A. Physical, mental, and intellectual skills are not involved
• B. They do not generate reward
• C. They are members of a family
• D. There is no physical activity

Answer 1

The correct option is B They do not generate reward

All factors of production generate reward. Since members of family do not generate reward such as earning wages, when involved in household activities, they are not regarded as labour.