Dependence on imports of forest industries complex in the SR of Croatia and economic development in the 1981-1985

Research is made on imports dependence in forestry, sawmilling, board production, furniture manufacturing, pulp and paper production, and paper manufacturing in the SR of Croatia. Due to the economic situation, conclusion is made that in the 1981 - 1985 period more intensive investment should be directed in the forest industries complex, which may seriously contribute to the diminution of the present negative foreign trade balance. Proposed development and its consequences on overall economic development is being analyzed by analytical input-output models for Yugoslavia and for the SR of Croatia. System of economic policy should be changed, tax policy should compel monopolies to produce under optimal programs. In the same way, and in the same time inflation, seemingly out of control, should be resisted radically, otherwise it may cause catastrophic economic consequences.