capital concentration
[/ˈkæpɪtəl ˌkɑːnsənˈtreɪʃən/]
nounpl: capital concentrations
concentração de capital
1. The process or state of accumulating capital resources in the hands of a few individuals, corporations, or regions, leading to reduced economic diversity and increased inequality
Capital concentration in the tech industry has led to the dominance of a few megacorporations.
A concentração de capital na indústria de tecnologia levou ao domínio de poucas megacorporações.
2. An economic condition where productive assets and wealth are controlled by a limited number of entities rather than distributed across many
The economist warned that excessive capital concentration threatens fair market competition.
O economista alertou que a concentração excessiva de capital ameaça a concorrência justa no mercado.
3. The geographical clustering of financial and investment resources in specific urban or regional centers
Capital concentration in São Paulo makes it the financial hub of Brazil.
A concentração de capital em São Paulo a torna o centro financeiro do Brasil.
Capital concentration is a significant topic in Brazilian economic policy discussions, particularly regarding wealth inequality and regional development disparities between the industrialized southeast (especially São Paulo) and other regions. In the US, the term is frequently used in debates about corporate consolidation, stock market concentration, and wealth inequality. The concept is central to discussions about antitrust legislation and economic justice in both countries.
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