[经济学]Foundation of Macroeconomics ch10lectureS.pptVIP

C H A P T E R C H E C K L I S T When you have completed your study of this chapter, you will be able to 10.1 PHYSICAL CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL Physical capital is the tools, instruments, machines, buildings, and other constructions that have been produced in the past and that are used to produce goods and services. Financial capital is the funds that firms use to buy and operate physical capital. 10.1 PHYSICAL CAPITAL AND FINANCIAL CAPITAL Investment and Capital Gross investment is the total amount spent on new capital goods. Net investment is the change in the quantity of capital—equa