Article in Journal
Increased scepticism regarding export prospects
ifo Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung, München, 2001
in: ifo Konjunkturperspektiven, 2001, 28, Nr. 05, 01-04
In west German manufacturing the business climate continued to worsen (see Figure). In assessments of the business situation, the positive responses just barely hold the balance; the business outlook continues to be appraised pessimistically. Scepticism regarding export opportunities has grown, and even car producers expect their foreign business to deteriorate.
JEL Classification: D240,E300,L600