1.3 FRG Econ Development Part 2 Flashcards
Who were guest workers
refugees that had very low wages and little training
how many workers came from East Germany in 1950s
3.6 million
Did West Germany pay for training/education of Guest Workers
No (or very little)
when was the Economic Stabilisation Law
1967
what was the Economic Stabilisation Law
allowed Gov intervention in times of Econ crisis, limiting regional spending
What was added to Basic Law 1968
provision to allow federal Gov to move money between lander (help struggling)
between 1960-70 what was the FRG using lots
increased oil use over coal (Car ownership)
Who did Germany get there oil from
OPEC (40% of German fuel)
how Much did (140 Million tonnes of) fuel cost
1972 - DM10 billion
1978 - DM 50 billion
when was there a ban placed on recruiting Guest Workers
1973
What did FRG gov introduce to deal with large oil consumption
‘Car-free Sundays’ + speed limits on autobahns
what did the Gov start to invest in
Atomic Power
what was introduced in 1975
Public spending Cuts + higher income tax
what did Germany achieve in trade by 1978
FRG exported more to OPEC countries than they imported
What was Unemployment in 1981
1.7 million
What was largely cut in the 1980s
Public spending
What was Real growth from 1966, 1981,1984
1966 - 2.9%
1981 - 0.2%
1984 - 2.6%
In the 80s what did Kohls Govt reduce retirement age to
58
Which companies did the Gov privatise in the 80s
VW and Lufthansa
When was Unemployment at its lowest
1989
what did FRG join in 1951
Council of Europe
When did FRG join International monetary fund
1952
What was the International Monetary Fund
oversaw stability of world currencies
When did Adenauer sign Franco-german friendship Treaty
1963
What was the Franco-German Friendship treaty
Commemorated the war dead of both countries
in 1945, how much of housing had been bombed flat
1/5
In 1945, how many of the houses still standing were damaged
1/3
How many houses were built in 1949 and 1971
1949 - 200,000 new homes
1971 - over 500,000
what % of Homes were social housing in 1949 and 1971
1949 - 69%
1971 - 27%
what % of new homes had central heating 1949, 1971
1949 - 0%
1971 - 69%
By 1963, how many homes had a fridge and TV
1963
fridge - 63%
TV - 42%
By 1985, how many homes had a fridge and TV
1985
fridge - 82%
TV 82%
by 1980s how many people covered by benefits/healthcare
pension reforms
90%
How much longer did people live in 1980s compared to 1950
12 years
What happened to Social Inequality in the FRG
Worsened
how much wealth did the elite 1% own in 1960 + 1973
1963 - 1% owned 35% wealth
1973 - 1% owned 78%
what happened to spending on food 1957-85
1957-85
decreased by 20%
