Nazi Economic Policy

Question 1

investment into schemes such as road building/canals/housing

Answer 1

1 billion reichsmark

Question 2

result of car industry concessions

Answer 2

40% increase in production§

Question 3

volunteer labour service increase involvement- when and how much

Answer 3

1932=300000 –> 1935=500000

Question 4

RAD compulsory service

Answer 4

6 months from 1935

Question 5

outcomes unemployment rates

Answer 5

by 1934 = 2.5 million

Question 6

schacht government spending rise

Answer 6

70% from 1933 -> 36

Question 7

mefo bills

Answer 7

4% interest rate

Question 8

proof reliance on foreign supplies when war broke out

Answer 8

1939= still relied on 1/3 of raw materials on imports

Question 9

evidence economy directed to war preparations

Answer 9

2/3 if German economy dominated by war prep

Question 10

rearmament workforce

Answer 10

involved 1/4 workforce

Question 11

GNP on military expenditure vs britian

Answer 11

17% vs Britain 8%

Question 12

German labour front working hours

Answer 12

increased 1933= 42 hours/week –> 1939= 47 hours/week