real investment
noun[CorU]
ukusFINANCE,ECONOMICS
moneythat isinvestedinequipment,machinery, etc.,ratherthan insharesorbonds:
Manufacturingoutputhasfallenby 6%, withrealinvestmentsfallingby 12%.
Highertaxesonoilshould berecycledintorealinvestmentinwindandsolarpower.