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# Agricultural Efficiency

## Definition

The effectiveness with which agricultural resources are used to produce desired outputs, including the optimal allocation of land, labor, and capital in farming operations. Agricultural efficiency affects both productivity and profitability.

## Source Chapter

Book I, Chapter 11

## Context

Smith discusses how improvements in agricultural efficiency through better management and technology increase the surplus available for rent and support economic growth.

## Economic Domain

Production

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