nazi economy Flashcards
what were the three problems for the economy
international debt
agricultural stagnation
industrial employment
what was the new plan
prioritised government resources on industry and cut welfare spending as well as introducing trade agreements that were rigorously controlled
1936 the economy was recovering but hitler wanted a more dramatic transformation
low interest rates
reschedule debts
lower taxes for poorer groups
what was the 4 year rearmament plan
the measures goering introduced targeted both agriculture and industry
increase agricultural production
increase production of raw materials
develop eratz products
control the labour force to prevent inflation
“from butter to guns”
what was the war economy
economic decrees were issued in december 1939, which outlined vast programmes for war production
food rationing was introduced
clothe rationing was introduced
german military expenditure doubles
55% of work force was involved in war related projects
what was RAD
hitlers first measure to tackle unemployment was seeking up the national labour service to provide the jobs he had promised
schools, hospitals, motorways were built
work camps were built - wages were more pocket money
what was daf
the german trade union
all other trade unions were banned
