FRG Standards of living Flashcards
1
Q
how much of Germany’s housing was flattened by bombing in WW2?
A
20%
2
Q
what did the government introduce to reduce pressure on the Ministry of Housing?
A
- rents were frozen
- tax concessions were given to building companies
3
Q
how many houses had a fridge by 1985?
A
82%
4
Q
how many houses had a TV by 1985?
A
82%
5
Q
how had life expectancy changed by the end of the FRG?
A
in 1980, people lived 12 years longer than people in 1950
6
Q
what was the main change in spending patterns?
A
as the economy grew people looked to spend more money on consumer goods and leisure activities
benefits of being in a capitalist society
7
Q
what % of the population owned 35% of the wealth in 1973?
A
1
