### Question
How does the law define developmental capital?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc*, **developmental capital** is defined as:

> capital in the form of equity capital investments in rural business investment companies with an objective of fostering economic development in rural areas

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM**

