Distribution - in Economics

In Economics

  • Distribution (economics), distribution of income or output among individuals or factors of production
  • Distribution (business), or place, one of the four elements of marketing mix
  • Distribution of wealth, among members in a society
    • Resource distribution, among geographic entities such as states
  • Division of property, or equitable distribution, of property between spouses during divorce
  • Food distribution, methods of transporting food
  • Good distribution practice, guidelines for distribution of medicines

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