capital-heavy work
[/ˈkæpɪtəl ˈhɛvi wɜːrk/]
noun phrasepl: capital-heavy works
trabalho intensivo em capital
1. Work or economic activity that requires substantial investment in physical assets, equipment, infrastructure, or machinery relative to labor costs
Manufacturing is typically capital-heavy work, requiring factories and expensive machinery.
A manufatura é tipicamente um trabalho intensivo em capital, exigindo fábricas e máquinas caras.
2. An industry or sector where the ratio of capital expenditure to labor is high
Oil refining is capital-heavy work that demands billions in upfront investment.
O refino de petróleo é um trabalho intensivo em capital que exige bilhões em investimento inicial.
The term is widely used in Brazilian and American business and economics contexts to distinguish industries requiring massive infrastructure investments (manufacturing, energy, telecommunications, construction) from those relying primarily on human resources. It's particularly relevant in discussions of industrial policy, development economics, and investment strategies in both countries.
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