Article in Journal
German export orientation, global imbalances -ten viewpoints of the electrical industry
Andreas Gontermann
ifo Institut, München, 2011
ifo Schnelldienst, 2011, 64, Nr. 17, 34-39
ifo Institut, München, 2011
ifo Schnelldienst, 2011, 64, Nr. 17, 34-39
![](https://www.ifo.de/DocImg/ifosd_2011_17_5.jpg?c=1689237095)
The strong export orientation of the German electrical industry carries with it special challenges in the light of international current-account imbalances. Andreas Gontermann, ZVEI, Frankfurt am Main, argues that, in addition to strengthening domestic forces, it is important to develop more advanced technologies on the basis of innovations, with which the industry can further expand its current position in world markets.
JEL Classification: F100,L630
Included in
Journal (Complete Issue)
ifo Schnelldienst 17/2011
ifo Institut, München, 2011
in: ifo Schnelldienst, 2011, 64, Nr. 17
in: ifo Schnelldienst, 2011, 64, Nr. 17