Economic realignment

What happened to the output of motor cars in Britain?

From 1929 to 1939, the output of motor cars doubled, leading Britain to become the second largest car manufacturer in the world.

What was the coal production level in Britain?

Around 1938, coal production was back to around 227 million

What effect did reduced unemployment have on consumer goods?

In the late 1930s, with more people in work than out of work, there was more demand for consumer goods.

By how much did the output of electricity increase?

From 1925 to 1939, the output of electricity quadrupled.

What impact did the home market have on employment in service industries?

In the 1930s, the home market encouraged jobs in service industries such as retailing.

What was the impact on employment in staple industries?

During the transition period in the 1930s, employment in staple industries was affected negatively, and workers could not be absorbed into new industries.

What issue did many workers face in the transition from staple industries?

In the late 1930s, many workers lacked the skills needed to diversify into the new industries.

Why were new industries unable to fully absorb workers from declining staple industries?

In the 1930s, the employment in new industries was still not enough to accommodate all workers suffering from the decline.