productieeconomy

Productie-economie, or production economy, is an economic system in which the production of physical goods—manufactured items, machinery, infrastructure—plays a central role in growth and employment. In such economies, the manufacturing sector is often a large share of GDP and employment, and capital formation, technological progress, and productivity improvements in plants and factories are key drivers of national income.

Core features include a focus on goods production over services, the use of organized production processes, and extensive capital deepening. Firms rely on skilled labor, intermediate inputs, supply chains, and infrastructure to achieve economies of scale. Technological change, automation, and process innovations are important to raise efficiency and competitiveness. International trade often centers on manufactured goods, with export-oriented industries contributing to growth and balance of payments.

Historically, many industrialized countries built their prosperity on manufacturing during the Industrial Revolution and the postwar period. Since the late 20th century, some advanced economies have seen a relative decline in manufacturing share due to deindustrialization and a shift toward services, while others—especially in East Asia and parts of Europe—maintain strong production bases through export-led and high-value manufacturing ecosystems.

Economic indicators used to describe a productie-economie include the manufacturing share of GDP, manufacturing employment, productivity in manufacturing, and the volume of manufactured goods traded. Policy considerations often focus on infrastructure, energy costs, education and skills, research and development, and targeted industrial policies to sustain competitiveness and manage transition for workers.