What Is a Policy Cycle? First, what is a policy? We know that a policy and procedure are two distinct entities. According to the dictionary, policy is a âdefinite course or method of action selected from alternatives and in light of given conditions to guide and determine present and future decisionsâ.
Steel and metal industry. 1  The German steel and metal industry includes the steel, non-ferrous metals, foundry and steel and metal working industries. 2  As a result of its innovative capabilities and high-quality products, the German steel industry has established itself as a leading producer in the European Union.
The German economy was especially vulnerable since it was built upon foreign capital, mostly loans from America and was very dependent on foreign trade. When those loans suddenly came due and when the world market for German exports dried up, the well oiled German industrial machine quickly ground to a halt.