fixed factors

[/ˈfɪkst ˈfæktərz/]
nounpl: fixed factors
fatores fixos
1. In economics and production theory, inputs or resources that cannot be easily changed in quantity during a short period of time
Land and machinery are typically considered fixed factors in agricultural production.
Terra e maquinário são tipicamente considerados fatores fixos na produção agrícola.
2. Production inputs whose quantity remains constant regardless of changes in output levels in the short run
The company's fixed factors include the factory building and its capital equipment.
Os fatores fixos da empresa incluem o prédio da fábrica e seus equipamentos de capital.
3. In microeconomics, elements of production that incur costs regardless of production volume
Even if the factory produces nothing, fixed factors like rent must still be paid.
Mesmo se a fábrica não produzir nada, os fatores fixos como aluguel ainda devem ser pagos.
This is specialized economic terminology widely used in university economics courses, business analysis, and financial planning in both the USA and Brazil. The concept is fundamental to understanding production economics and cost management in both Anglo-American and Brazilian business contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
fixed costsfixed inputsfixed capitaloverhead costs
Antonyms / Antônimos
variable factorsvariable costsvariable inputs

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
fatores fixos
Standard economic terminology used in academia and business
Portugal
fatores fixos
Same terminology used in Portuguese economic discourse
USA Business English
fixed factors
Fundamental term in microeconomic theory and business management

Related Words

variable factorsfactors of productionmarginal costeconomies of scalediminishing returnsproduction function

Related Idioms & Phrases

in the short run, fixed factors remain constant
fixed factors contribute to fixed costs
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