Let's analyze the changes in world manufacturing shares for each country between 1870 and 1913.
1. Germany:
- In 1870: 13%
- In 1913: 16%
- Change: 16% - 13% = 3%
2. Great Britain:
- In 1870: 32%
- In 1913: 14%
- Change: 14% - 32% = -18%
3. France:
- In 1870: 10%
- In 1913: 6%
- Change: 6% - 10% = -4%
4. Russia:
- In 1870: 4%
- In 1913: 6%
- Change: 6% - 4% = 2%
5. Belgium:
- In 1870: 3%
- In 1913: 2%
- Change: 2% - 3% = -1%
6. Italy:
- In 1870: 2%
- In 1913: 3%
- Change: 3% - 2% = 1%
Now, let's identify:
- The country that increased its share the most: We need to find the maximum positive change.
- Germany: +3%
- Russia: +2%
- Italy: +1%
- Therefore, the country with the maximum increase is Germany.
- The country that lost the most share: We need to find the minimum (most negative) change.
- Great Britain: -18%
- France: -4%
- Belgium: -1%
- Therefore, the country with the largest decrease is Great Britain.
Hence,
- The country that increased its share of world manufacturing between 1870 and 1913 was Germany.
- The country that lost the largest share of world manufacturing between 1870 and 1913 was Great Britain.
