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Material productivity is the ratio of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to material consumption. GDP is expressed in chain-linked values to eliminate the impact of inflation on the figures. Material consumption can be expressed as consumption within Flanders or as an input to the Flemish economy, and with or without the inclusion of pre-chains abroad. As a result, the interpretation differs slightly between the different expressions:

GDP/DMI shows the ratio between the added value generated in Flanders and the entire direct consumption of materials by the Flemish economy. Here the area covered for materials consumption completely overlaps with that in which added value is generated.

GDP/RMI additionally takes into account the pre-chains and additionally shows the efficiency in the indirect consumption of materials abroad. As a result, the numerical values obtained are much lower than when the DMI is taken.

GDP/DMC focuses on consumption within Flanders. This expression is currently the most commonly used internationally. The expression as material consumption avoids double counting. The efficiency of materials consumption in the production of goods destined for export is not included.

GDP/RMC also adds to the previous expression the efficiency in indirect consumption of materials abroad.

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