setor improdutivo
[SEH-tor im-pro-du-TI-vo]
noun phrasemasculinepl: setores improdutivos
unproductive sector; non-productive sector
1. The part of an economy that does not generate tangible goods or add direct value through production, typically including services such as public administration, defense, and entertainment
The government is trying to reduce spending in the unproductive sector to allocate more resources to manufacturing.
O governo está tentando reduzir gastos no setor improdutivo para alocar mais recursos à manufatura.
2. Economic activities or industries that do not contribute to the productive capacity or economic output of a nation
Critics argue that excessive bureaucracy creates jobs in the unproductive sector.
Críticos argumentam que a burocracia excessiva cria empregos no setor improdutivo.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian political and economic debates, particularly when discussing government spending cuts, fiscal reform, and the allocation of public resources. Economists and politicians often argue about what constitutes 'improdutivo' versus 'produtivo,' with debate surrounding whether essential services like education and healthcare should be classified as unproductive.
Related Idioms & Phrases
investir no setor produtivo
reduzir gastos no setor improdutivo
transferência de recursos para setores produtivos
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