What was German economy like in world war 1?

Germany's large and efficient economy was very effectively harnessed to the war effort by the Reichswirtschaftsamt (RWA) - the Reich Economic Office (or Department). The RWA was headed by the industrialist Walther Rathenau, assisted by a dedicated staff. Given the British naval blockade, which led to shortages of many raw materials and foodstuffs, it had a huge task ...