IWH-Industrieumfrage zum Jahresauftakt 2002: Trotz Konjunktureinbruch erhaltene Zuversicht in der ostdeutschen Industrie

Abstract

The cyclical downturn in the German economy in the year 2001 braked also the turnover of the East German industry. The increase was with 6,5 % clearly under the result of the previous year. Therefor the profitability of the enterprises continued to improve not. It could be stabilized however on the achieved level. The turnover plans of the enterprises for 2002 are reserved. Nevertheless 60% of the enterprises will increase their turnover. Also the job plans are optimistic and the job supply will slightly grow.