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

The circulating capital of a community consists, 1.

From An Inquiry Into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations by Garnier, Germain

Prudent adjustment of capital.—A still further adjustment is required by prudence between the capital put into fixed forms and the circulating capital needed for best use of the more lasting machinery.

From Rural Health and Welfare by Fairchild, George Thompson

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

That principle is not unconditionally true, even in the case of circulating capital.

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

If the banks are thoroughly satisfactory the proceeds of the fall crops may serve the busy manufacturers as circulating capital during the winter.

From Rural Health and Welfare by Fairchild, George Thompson