Factor substitution suggests that basic resources do not need to be used in combinations.

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Factor substitution suggests that as the price of one factor (resource) increases relative to another, firms will use less of the relatively expensive factor and more of the relatively cheaper factor. This implies that basic resources do need to be used in specific combinations, but the proportions may be altered depending on relative prices.

Factor Substitution Suggests That Basic Resources Do Not Need to Be