kapitalstockens
Kapitalstockens, a Swedish term commonly rendered as capital stock, refers to the total stock of tangible, produced assets that are used in the production of goods and services in an economy. This includes buildings, structures, machinery and equipment, vehicles, and infrastructure that are expected to provide services over several years.
It is measured in national accounts as the gross capital stock and the net capital stock. Gross
Capital stock changes with gross fixed capital formation (investment), disposals, obsolescence, and maintenance. High investment can
Practical use and challenges: statisticians estimate the capital stock to assess productive capacity, inform policy, and