capital coefficient
[ˈkæpɪtəl koʊˈɛfɪʃənt]
nounpl: capital coefficients
coeficiente de capital
1. A ratio or numerical factor that measures the relationship between capital and output, production, or income in an economy or business
The capital coefficient indicates how much capital is needed to produce one unit of output.
O coeficiente de capital indica quanto capital é necessário para produzir uma unidade de produção.
2. In economics, the inverse of capital productivity; the amount of capital required per unit of output
A rising capital coefficient suggests declining efficiency in capital utilization.
Um coeficiente de capital crescente sugere eficiência decrescente na utilização de capital.
3. A financial metric used in macroeconomic analysis and growth models to assess capital intensity
The Harrod-Domar model uses the capital coefficient to predict economic growth rates.
O modelo de Harrod-Domar usa o coeficiente de capital para prever taxas de crescimento econômico.
This is a technical economic term primarily used in academic and policy-making contexts in both Brazil and Portugal. It gained prominence through Keynesian and development economics frameworks, particularly in understanding capital requirements for economic growth in developing nations. The term is essential in macroeconomic planning and development strategy discussions.
Related Idioms & Phrases
capital coefficient in growth models
incremental capital coefficient
sectoral capital coefficients
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