economic rent

• In der Wirtschaftswissenschaft der über den Mindestbetrag hinausgehende Ertrag, den ein Produktionsfaktor (wie Boden, Arbeit oder Kapital) erzielt, um ihn in seiner derzeitigen Verwendung zu halten. Es handelt sich um ein arbeitsloses Einkommen, das auf Knappheit oder Monopolmacht beruht.

In economics, the surplus income earned by a factor of production (such as land, labor, or capital) above the minimum amount needed to keep it in its current use. It represents unearned income due to scarcity or monopoly power.

1. Surplus paymentC1formal

   The excess payment made to a factor of production (like land, labor, or capital) above the minimum amount necessary to keep it in its current use.

   Ökonomische Rente

   • The landlord's high charge for the prime location is an example of economic rent.
   • In economics, economic rent is not the same as the rent paid for an apartment.
   • The company's profit included a significant amount of economic rent due to its patent.