Some indicators of the economic productivity in the industrial sector in Iraq

Abstract

Industry represents a cornerstone of the process of economic development and a measure of progress and contribute to increased prosperity and high standard of living.

The researcher analyzed the productivity indicators in industrial facilities large and small at several time periods ranging from 1970 to 2009, according to the economic situation that prevailed in each period.

    Different impact of periods under discussion, it made ​​Iraq the cash surpluses during the period 70-1980 then the effects of the war after 1980 and the economic blockade since 1990, and the subsequent events of the year 2003, The Iraqi economy was subjected to several economic shocks and every time before he adjust to changes resulting from previous shock faced another shock, and affected productivity indicators accordingly.

The research found that the added value achieved in the industrial sector has evolved at rates varying over the study period at current prices and constant prices in 1988, except failures during the period of embargo, which lasted from 1990 until 2003, The productivity indicators varied during the study period between large and small industries, Research recommended to pay attention to industry and the adoption of productivity to enhance the performance and achieve continuous growth.