Pääomavaltaisuus
Pääomavaltaisuus, often translated as capital intensity, refers to the amount of capital required to produce a unit of output or a unit of sales. It is a key economic concept used to describe the structure of production processes in various industries. Industries with high pääomavaltaisuus, such as manufacturing and utilities, typically involve significant investments in machinery, equipment, and infrastructure. These industries often exhibit economies of scale, meaning that the cost per unit of output decreases as production increases. Conversely, industries with low pääomavaltaisuus, like services and software development, require less upfront investment in physical assets. Their production processes are often more labor-intensive or knowledge-intensive.
The level of pääomavaltaisuus can influence a firm's profitability, its ability to adapt to market changes,