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# Species of Industry with Variable Output

## Definition

Productive activities where the same quantity of industry produces different quantities of commodities in different years, such as agriculture producing varying amounts of corn, wine, oil, and hops.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 7

## Context

Contrasted with industries producing consistent output, explaining why agricultural prices fluctuate more than manufactured goods.

## Economic Domain

Production

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