difference between return to variable factors and returns to scale

Dear student, 

Returns to factor relates to short period of time where the production can be increased by changing only the variable factors of production. 

On the other hand, Returns to scale refers to long period of time where the production can be increased by changing both the fixed as well as the variable factors of production. 

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Return to variable factor is related to short run whereas returns to a scale is related to long run production
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