Article in Journal
Manufacturing: Expansive Production plans
ifo Institut, München, 2015
in: ifo Konjunkturperspektiven, 2015, 42, Nr. 03, 01-12
The business climate indicator rose again in manufacturing. Manufacturers were more satisfied with their current business situation. Optimism with regard to future business developments increased markedly. Due to higher demand, production was ramped up and production plans reached their highest level since May 2014. Further impulses were also expected from exports. Employment expectations turned for positive for the first time in over a year.
JEL Classification: D240,L600