Figure 14. Industries with largest differences in contributions to private nonfarm business contribution of capital intensity, between 1997–2005 period and 2005–2018 period
Industry Industry contribution to private nonfarm business contribution of capital intensity (1997–2005) Industry contribution to private nonfarm business contribution of capital intensity (2005–18) Difference in contributions

Rental and leasing services and lessors of intangible assets

0.12 0.06 –0.06

Retail trade

0.10 0.04 –0.06

Computer and electronic products

0.09 0.03 –0.06

Insurance carriers and related activities

0.07 0.02 –0.06

Miscellaneous professional, scientific, and technical services

0.08 0.03 –0.05

Broadcasting and telecommunications

0.13 0.17 0.05

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.