11. For statistical purposes, investment in fixed capital must be distinguished from investment in intermediate goods. 12. The main method is " mechanisation ", which raises the fixed capital outlay in investment. 13. In an industry with high fixed capital expenses, this has lowered its operating break-even levels. 14. A . Fixed capital 206854 232059 12 . 2 15. Increased fixed capital investment by businesses would send a strong signal to consumers that the 16. The fixed capital investment provides the physical facilities. 17. -- The government set a fixed capital gains tax of 20 percent, replacing a scaled system. 18. In that case, the reported consumption of fixed capital could contain an element of undistributed profit. 19. Consumers outlays includes investment ( the result of saving ), since investment is spent on fixed capital . 20. Net national income differs from gross national income by the amount of consumption of fixed capital deducted.