Persistent Production Gaps Due to Input Bottlenecks

Abstract Ongoing problems with the procurement of intermediates are weighing on the German economy. Three-quarters of companies are currently reporting production losses averaging 7%. The situation will not improve significantly until the second half of 2022. But even in 2023, just under half of pri...

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Main Authors: Hubertus Bardt, Michael Grömling
Format: Article
Language:deu
Published: Sciendo 2022-02-01
Series:Wirtschaftsdienst
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s10273-022-3110-y
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Summary:Abstract Ongoing problems with the procurement of intermediates are weighing on the German economy. Three-quarters of companies are currently reporting production losses averaging 7%. The situation will not improve significantly until the second half of 2022. But even in 2023, just under half of private-sector companies still expect shortfalls. In addition to the lack of intermediates, the shortage of skilled workers is a permanent brake on production.
ISSN:0043-6275
1613-978X