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unproductive sector

[/ˌʌnprəˈdʌktɪv ˈsɛktər/]
nounpl: unproductive sectors
setor improdutivo
1. An economic sector that does not generate tangible goods or direct economic value; activities that are considered non-essential or do not contribute to material production
The government classified public administration as part of the unproductive sector in their economic analysis.
O governo classificou a administração pública como parte do setor improdutivo em sua análise econômica.
2. Industries or services that provide value but do not create physical products, often including government services, entertainment, or bureaucratic functions
Some economists debate whether the service industry should be considered an unproductive sector.
Alguns economistas debatem se a indústria de serviços deve ser considerada um setor improdutivo.
Synonyms
non-productive sectortertiary sector (in some contexts)service sector (in classical economics)
Antonyms
productive sectorprimary sectorsecondary sectormanufacturing sector

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
setor improdutivo
Standard term used in economic discussions and policy documents
Portugal
setor improdutivo
Standard term; less frequently used in modern economic discourse
General
setor não-produtivo
Alternative form with hyphenation

Related Idioms & Phrases

a drain on the economy
non-value-added activities
overhead costs
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