Eingestellte DIW Publikationen 1 / 1970, S. 18-33
Egon R. Baumgart
The German Institute of Economic Research compiles annually a compendium of statistical indicators dealing with production factor input of West German industry, its development and structure. The statistically comparable data cover the period of the last 10 years. This article provides a general view of the most important results. The inadequate development of investment activity is described, whereby the yearly expansion of fixed capital has diminished steadily. The effects on capital productivity and the capital intensity of the production process are examined. The ramifications for marginal productive capacity which has declined notably in the past two years are emphasized and reference is made to consequences which are to be expected in present and near future economic development as result of the very limited supply elasticity.
Themen: Industrie