Article in Journal
Construction (east):
No improvement in sight
ifo Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, München, 2001
in: ifo Konjunkturperspektiven, 2001, 28, Nr. 03, 21-24
In east Germany, a less unfavourable assessment of the business situation stood in contrast to increased pessimism regarding the business outlook. Both survey panels reported an improved equipment utilisation (both at about 62%) over the previous month, but the February level was only reached in east Germany. Pressure on prices is expected to weaken.
JEL Classification: E300,L740