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11 Examples of Capital Goods

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Capital goods are durable products that are used to produce other products and services. This differs from consumer goods that are used to serve a customer need. The following are illustrative examples of a capital good.

Vehicles

Vehicles owned by a business are a capital good. Vehicles owned by an individual for their personal use are considered a durable consumer good.

Production Technology

Machines such as industrial robots, kitchen appliances in a restaurant or farm equipment that are directly used in production of products and services.

Computing Technology

Computing equipment and infrastructure such as networking equipment.

Electronics

Electronics such as a camera used by a film crew.

Software

Software used by businesses such as accounting software.

Power Technology

Power technology such as solar panels and batteries.

Infrastructure

Infrastructure such as private roads. Land is considered a separate factor of production.

Facilities

Facilities such as office buildings and data centers.

Furniture & Fixtures

Furniture and office equipment used by a business.

Tools

Tools such as construction tools or a kitchen utensils in a restaurant.

Instruments

Instruments such as a musical instrument used by a musician.
Overview: Capital Goods
Type
Definition
Durable products that are used to produce other products and services.
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