1. An investment that does not generate returns, profits, or economic growth; capital allocated to ventures that fail to produce income or value
Investing in outdated technology was considered an unproductive investment.
Investir em tecnologia obsoleta foi considerado um investimento improdutivo.
2. Capital spending that does not contribute to increased productivity or economic output
The government's spending on inefficient programs resulted in unproductive investment.
Os gastos do governo em programas ineficientes resultaram em investimento improdutivo.