A resource is any physical or virtual entity of limited availability, or anything used to help one earn a living. In most cases, commercial or even ethic factors require resource allocation through resource management.

Types of values attached to resources

As resources are very useful, we attach some information value to them. Resources help to produce goods so they have economic value. Natural resources like forests, mountains etc. are considered beautiful so they have aesthetic value. Gifts of nature such as water also have a legal value because it is our right to consume them. On the other hand, resources have an ethical value as well because it is our moral duty to protect and conserve them for the future generations.

Characteristics of resources

Resources have three main characteristics: utility, quantity (often in terms of availability), and use in producing other resources. However, this definition is not accepted by some, for example deep ecologists who believe that non-human elements are independent of human values.

The quantity of a resource refers to the total amount of a given raw material, rather than reserve, which is an economic term. Bottlenecks may form, making some resources unavailable, producing supply shocks. Resource prices are prone to increases as speculators add commodity value to a resource or when risk, such as from geopolitical issues, are seen as an influencing factor in relation to the security of resource supply.

Resources are those things that can be physically combined to produce goods.

See also: Infrastructure

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What resources can I find rental properties in San Mateo County California?
Q. We are relocating near San Mateo and are having difficulties finding a rental home in the area. Aside from Craigslist, do you know any other resources we can look at? We are not looking for an apartment and have a dog. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all!
Asked by bradweiser00 - Fri Dec 25 21:49:08 2009 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Craig's List is kind of the standard here in the Bay Area so is by FAR the most comprehensive source. If you're having trouble finding anything that looks good on CL, you're not gonna have much luck with any other source. That said, SF Gate: has some stuff for San Mateo, and Rentals.com: has more. If the issue is finding something with a dog, keep in mind the Bay Area is awful when it comes to "pet-friendly" housing. It's total BS, but there are always ways around pet restrictions (just ask)... ;)
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What other resources available for adult students to pay for college?
Q. I'm thinking about attending college, part time to further my education, and was wondering whats the best resource to go through to pay for college, I know about the FAFSA but is there any other resource available to help with college and miscellaneous expanse's like books and other expanse's, if you know of any other resources I would really appreciated, thank-you.
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A. Have you consider to apply for scholarship? Some friends of mine at college told me that they have valuable information regarding scholarships from this place. Good luck
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