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Labor

By Kimberly Amadeo, About.com

Definition: Labor is basically employees, and the effort they put into work. It is a key component of supply, and can greatly contribute to profit.
Also Known As: workers, employees
Alternate Spellings: Labour
Examples:
Although those who labor are called laborers, in economic terms it is just called labor.

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