Nazi Germany Economics 1933-45

Nazis came to power during time of economic instability following Great Depression. Over 6 million unemployed, homelessness rising. Biggest priority for Nazis- economic recovery

Economic problems faced by the Nazi government:

High unemployment

• Depression turning around and businesses employing people again
• Jews not allowed to work in certain occupations which took them out of the statistics
• Nazis created work and encouraged businesses to do the same- temporary work
• Road building schemes created work

Dependent on foreign trade for essential goods

• Set up Reich agencies to control importing of farm produce
• Desire for autarky- Produce most…