Definition
Capital, such as equipment and machinery, which is used to produce goods. Real capital is distinguished from financial capital, which is funds available to acquire real capital. Real capital appears on the asset side of the balance sheet, while financial capital appears in either the liabilities section or the shareholders' equity section.
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