circulating capital

American  

noun

1. the portion of capital goods that consists of goods in process, inventories of finished goods, and raw materials.

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Etymology

Origin of circulating capital

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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circulating capital

Capital is usually said to be either fixed or circulating capital, and we ought to learn very thoroughly the difference between these two kinds.

From Political economy by Jevons, W. Stanley

And it is just so when the wealth saved is used as circulating capital.

From Principles of Political Economy, Vol. II by Roscher, Wilhelm

For, To replace his circulating capital of 50l. with a profit of 10 per cent. would require a value of 55l.   

From On The Principles of Political Economy, and Taxation by Ricardo, David

At the end of the year, the capitalist reckons an expenditure of £5,000 on account of fixed capital, and £30,000 of circulating capital: the commodities produced cost, therefore, a net outlay of £35,000.

From The life and teaching of Karl Marx by Beer, M.

To replace his circulating capital of 150l. with a profit of 10 per cent. would require a value of 165l.     

From On The Principles of Political Economy, and Taxation by Ricardo, David