“Instead of growth, sterility will be introduced, and as a consequence, tensions of a social nature will appear after a number, of years, because political and philosophical ideas are of a permanent nature only as long as they are able to produce the basis for the realization of the actual claim of the existence of a nation. The German future is therefore dependent exclusively on the solution of the need for living space. Such a solution can be sought naturally only for a limited period, about one to three generations.
“Before touching upon the question of solving the need for living space, it must be decided whether a solution of the German position with a good future can be attained, either by way of an autarchy or by way of an increased share in universal commerce and industry.
“Autarchy: Execution will be possible only with strict National Socialist State policy, which is the basis”—that is the basis of autarchy—“Assuming this can be achieved the results are as follows:
“A. In the sphere of raw materials, only limited, but not total autarchy can be attained:
“1. Wherever coal can be used for the extraction of raw materials, autarchy is feasible.
“2. In the case of ores the position is much more difficult. Requirements in iron and light metals can be covered by ourselves. Copper and tin, however, cannot.
“3. Cellular materials can be covered by ourselves as long as sufficient wood supplies exist. A permanent solution is not possible.
“4. Edible fats—possible.
“B. In the case of foods, the question of an autarchy must be answered with a definite capital NO.
“The general increase of living standards, compared with 30 to 40 years ago, brought about a simultaneous increase of the demand and an increase of personal consumption among the producers, the farmers themselves. The proceeds from the production increase in agriculture have been used for covering the increased demand, therefore they represent no actual increase in production. A further increase in production by making greater demands on the soil is not possible because it already shows signs of deterioration due to the use of artificial fertilizers, and it is therefore certain that, even with the greatest possible increase in production, participation in the world market could not be avoided.”