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March 2017
Trialog: Leitmotif “competitiveness” in Germany
Leitmotif "competitiveness" in Germany This Trialog kicks-off the series “Deutscher Sonderweg” on economic pluralism in Germany with the first Trialog, addressing the leitmotiv “competitiveness” in Germany. The Trialog addressed the link between Germany’s foreign trade policy, its strong competitive economy and its considerable current account surpluses. Other countries are heavily indebted with Germany. In the view of numerous economic experts Germany’s export surplus has reached a critical level and has contributed to political tensions within the European Union and beyond.…
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Trialog Deutscher Sonderweg: Which fiscal policy in crisis?
The positive growth in Germany in the European comparison and the favorable development on the labor market seem to confirm those voices that do not see an issue with a restrictive fiscal policy or even see it as a prerequisite for a good economic development. At the same time, many national and international actors are diagnosing Germany with a back-log of investments despite a low-interest environment. This could lead to a shrinkage of public capital. Foreign economists and international institutions…
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