Solution
According to the Modern Theory of Rent, rent accrues to any factor of production — not just land.
Key idea:
Rent is defined as any payment made to a factor of production over and above its transfer earnings (the minimum amount needed to keep that factor in its current use).
This surplus is called Economic Rent or Surplus Rent.
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