Article in Journal
Western German Manufacturing: Plans for Further Investments in 2012
Annette Weichselberger
ifo Institut, München, 2012
ifo Schnelldienst, 2012, 65, Nr. 15, 46-50
ifo Institut, München, 2012
ifo Schnelldienst, 2012, 65, Nr. 15, 46-50
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According to the results of the latest Ifo Investment Survey, Western German manufacturers plan to increase their investments by 7% in 2012. Company reports revealed growth of 16% last year. As in 2011, manufacturers reported that their primary investment goal in 2012 is expanding capacity.
JEL Classification: F100,L600,D240,E300