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The German economy stands as one of the world’s most robust, driven by key historical and fundamental advantages. Its resilience to external shocks is underscored by a low inflation rate, a stable pricing policy, and a manageable public debt level, attracting investors who seek reliability.

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The German economy stands as one of the world’s most robust, driven by key
historical and fundamental advantages. Its resilience to external shocks is
underscored by a low inflation rate, a stable pricing policy, and a manageable
public debt level, attracting investors who seek reliability.
Germany’s commitment to technological advancement contributes significantly to
its economic strength. The country has found itself consistently at the forefront of
science and technology throughout its long history. Notably, major companies like
Siemens, Bosch, and Volkswagen lead their respective industries globally.
Another pillar of the German economy is its social sphere, with a high
standard of living,
well-established education, and healthcare systems. However, this comes with a
flip side — the higher the standard of living, the greater the challenge coming from
an aging population. Projections indicate that by 2050, over 25% of the country’s
population will be over 65 years old, posing additional strains on the social
security system. Addressing this issue requires the development of innovative
solutions for pension provision, healthcare, and education for the elderly.

The education level of the working-age population (30 to 55 years) and the overall
qualifications of the workforce further bolster the economy. Germany’s ability to
attract highly skilled professionals from around the world, supported by
competitive and stable salaries, fuels economic development and innovation.
Despite these strengths, Germany’s economy grapples with high dependence on
exports, which has impact on the currency exchange rate (EURUSD) respectively.
This reliance exposes it to the fluctuations of the global economic landscape,
emphasizing the need to boost domestic demand and foster innovation to mitigate
this vulnerability. Furthermore, the German economy grapples with challenges
associated with climate change. While Germany stands as a front-runner in the
realm of green energy, the shift toward alternative energy sources demands
substantial investments, which progress at a pace slower than ideal.
The condition of the economy and business activity finds expression in the DAX
index, which encompasses the 40 most significant and capitalized German
companies across various industries.This index serves as a valuable reference for
investors and speculators, reflecting the dynamics of shares traded on the Deutsche
Börse.
The ongoing recovery is attributable not only to a rebound from the support of
14700 but also to favorable reports from companies like Puma (FWB:PUMA) and
Hermes (XETR:HMI). Additionally, the decrease in government bond yields has
stimulated the flow of capital into stocks. With an overarching positive trend, the
primary resistance stands at 15500, a level that could be surpassed if the flow of
good news continues.

German exports face increased risks as structural and cyclical problems in many emerging markets are dampening export prospects. Growth in German exports to emerging markets has cooled significantly and is much weaker than demand from advanced economies. Some key German sectors like automotive and machinery are particularly vulnerable to emerging market risks. However, strong domestic demand from private consumption and government spending is supporting continued GDP growth of around 1.7% despite risks to net exports.

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1-) Describe the economic and social challenges currently faced by Germany’s government. 2-) Compare and contrast the Legislative Branches of Germany and the European Union Solution Political debates can hardly be more remote than those having opposed Angela Merkel and Martin Schultz on September 3rd on the one hand and Marine Le Pen and Emmanuel Macron five months earlier on the other hand. True, German political debates are courteous and consensual, if not boring – at least until now - but the relative economic health of each country also had an impact on the tone of exchanges. While France is deeply anxious about globalization - wondering whether it should move away from it or only seek protections –, about the governance of the Eurozone or whether it must reform its welfare state, these topics do not make the headlines in the German electoral campaign. Germany is indeed feeling comfortable on these issues and would rather debate about the management of a prosperous economy, the opportunity to cut taxes, or the number of immigrants the country needs, with employers complaining about labour shortages. However, in both countries, the debate is much lighter on long term challenges, such as the sustainability of the French government debt and pension scheme or, in Germany, issues linked to its ageing population, the preservation of its competitive advantage, which is often linked to a social model that will eventually have to adapt to the uberisation era, as well as the over reliance on its export markets’ growth. Since 1998, unemployment decreased six times faster in Germany than in France A comparative review of current economic conditions will help understand how two neighboring countries, with closely intertwined economies and with a nearly stable exchange rate since 1983 can display such diverging political situations. In 1998, on the eve of the creation of the euro, the GDP per capita of Germany, still impacted by the unification travail, was 3.9% lower than France’s. In 2016, it was 4.3% higher. Since 1998, wealth increased by 26.1% in Germany, vs. 17.1% in France, which is a relative loss of approximately 8% (1). Even more striking, from December 1998 to July 2016, the unemployment rate fell by 5.3 percentage points in Germany, to 3.7% whereas it receded by only 0.9 point, to 9.8% (2), that is, a six times slower decline. It is therefore not surprising that the debate in France revolves around \"how to change things\" while in Germany, changes are sought only at the margin. In the latter, a hotly debated question is the reduction of income inequalities, which widened between individuals and regions. Indeed, despite important subsidy transfers from Western to Eastern Länder that persist up until today through the solidarity tax, the west/east economic gap is far from being closed. The German success, as a consequence of the crisis caused by unification… How can we explain Germany’s impressive achievements ? The country that used to be r.

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· Germany PESTLE : · The Federal Republic of Germany consists of 16 states covering 357,021 square kilometers. The population is 81.8 million inhabitants. Germany is among the leading political powers of Europe. In some fields, it is also deemed as the technological leader. · Germany has the 4th largest economy in the world. It is the 2nd largest exporter and 3rd largest importer. · POLITICAL FACTORS · Germany is a democratic republic. The political system functions under a system called Grundgesetz which was published in the 1949 constitutional document. The Social Democratic Party and the Christian Democratic Union leads the political system since 1949. · https://www.marketingtutor.net/pestle-analysis-of-germany/ a. A global corruption index: Germany scored 80 points out of 100 on the 2018 Corruption Perceptions Index reported by Transparency International. Corruption Index in Germany averaged 79.35 Points from 1995 until 2018, reaching an all time high of 82.70 Points in 1996 and a record low of 73 Points in 2002. b. A human rights index: Human rights in Germany enjoy a high level of protection, both in theory and in practice, and are enshrined in the Grundgesetz. ECONOMIC FACTORS Germany is the 4th largest economy in the world. With nominal GDP forecasts for 2019 set to the tune of $4.2 trillion, the country looks set for robust economic growth. However, a GDP decline in late 2018, coupled with shaky industrial growth, has left a shadow on the economic horizon of the nation. Germany boasts a low unemployment rate of 3.2%, which is arguably one of the lowest worldwide. One of the top exporters in the world, Germany has a mixed economy with a budgetary surplus. And although the recent refugee crisis has left the country shaken, but with a strong economic foundation, Germany looks set to remain an established economic power. Germany has comparatively low raw materials. It only has potash and lignite in a significant amount. The power plants which burn lignite are among the main sources of electricity for Germans. Popular global brands are BMW, Mercedes Benz, Adidas, Porsche, Audi, DHL, Volkswagen, T-Mobile, Lufthansa, Nivea, and SAP. Between the years 1991 and 2010, local firms took part in 301 acquisitions and 40 mergers. Most products are in engineering. Automobiles, metals, machinery and chemical goods are some items they are proud of. German cities like Berlin, Frankfurt and Hanover hold the largest annual international trade fairs. https://www.marketingtutor.net/pestle-analysis-of-germany/ a. GNI per capita (as a proxy for income) This page provides the latest reported value for - Germany Gross National Income - plus previous releases, historical high and low, short-term forecast and long-term prediction, economic calendar, survey consensus and news. Germany Gross National Income - actual data, historical chart and calendar of releases - was last updated on October of 2019. Actual Previous Highest ...

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FDI Germany Name: ID no. Unit code and name: Lecturer name: Assignment # Due Date: Executive Summary Germany is an established European democracy that has a history of free and fair elections. Germany ranks higher than the United Kingdom with regard to accountability and voice. The labour market in the country is also quite flexible even despite the 2009 financial crisis. Nevertheless, the aging German population places a considerable weight on the healthcare system and the economy. Although the technical workforce in the country may be declining the SMEs in the country are quite innovative. The legal structure in Germany is very comprehensive. However, the country is still plagued by tax evasion. Considering the economic and political might of the country in the Eurozone and the world at large, Germany offers an attractive opportunity for foreign direct investment. 1.0 Introduction Germany provides foreign investors with exciting international and national business and marketing perspectives. However, the costs are comparatively high. Costs include employment costs as measured using wage rates and social security charges. Therefore, successful foreign direct investment in Germany requires proper planning and sophisticated operation. The German economy represents almost all industries. Like other countries with highly skilled populations, high costs of employment and high-educated workers the best prospects come from providers of commercial, financial and technical services. The industries in Germany are dynamic and firms can expect room for growth. The country provides an equal opportunity to both domestic and foreign companies. It is important to note that the state provides substantial support in form of subsidies in research and development in order to spur the creation of new products. This report aims at presenting the benefits, risks and cost of investing in Germany (Germany Country Profile, 2013). 2.0 Outline Analysis Benefits Risks Costs Political system A strong democracy A robust federal system Right-wing extremism Strained relationship with France Formulation of EU banking Union Corruption Economic system Highly competitive economy Flexible labour market Exposure from the Eurozone debt Bank failure in the region Slow foreign trade Low local consumption Legal system Comprehensive legal and regulatory framework Formal openness to FDI. Overregulated service sector. The country’s licensing and permit process is quite cumbersome The taxation wedge is high. 3.0 Political system 3.1 Benefits Germany is a stable democracy that has a constitution that stipulates the roles of the legislature, executive and judiciary. The federal government is the top most source of political authority despite that Germany has municipalities and states. The strong federal system has enabled the country to have a centralized rule for the formulation of fiscal, defence, monetary, internal security and legal policies. ...

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German rebalancing: Waiting for GODOT? *Another Must Read

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- Germany has had a record current account surplus of 7.5% of GDP in 2014, reflecting weak domestic demand growth of just 0.4% per year from 2012-2014. - Weak wage growth and high household savings have caused private consumption to fall as a share of GDP, weakening business investment despite strong corporate profits. - Germany's large surpluses are not in its own interest and pose an obstacle to economic recovery in Europe, as they require other countries to take on more debt to import German exports. Policy changes are needed to boost German domestic demand and reduce its surplus.

Germany PestleIntroductionThe republic of Germany contains six.docx

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Germany Pestle Introduction The republic of Germany contains sixteen states that cover a three hundred and fifty-seven thousand and twenty-one square kilometers. The country has a population of eighty-one million eight hundred people. It is among the highest populated countries in Europe. It is also among the leading countries in terms of technology. Germany is the fourth largest in economic sector in the world. It is the second biggest exporter of good to other countries and is the third largest importer of goods from other counties therefore it is doing well all round in terms of economic growth in the world. Political factors Germany is republic that has it is democracy that whose political systems functions using a system called Grundgesetz. This system was published in the year nineteen ninety-four in the constitutional documentary. The country contains two parties that have existed since they gained democracy, they include, social democratic party and the Christian democratic union. They have helped in making the government into place and moving agendas that have enabled to maintain the stability of the country. A global corruption indexes Through the transparency test that was done Germany scored eighty points against hundred points that were reported by Transparency International on corruption perceptions index. Since nineteen ninety-five until two thousand and eight corruption index in Germany had averaged to seventy-nine point three five points whereas in nineteen ninety-six it was recorded as low as seventy-three points (Farooq, 2019). A human right index Human rights in Germany have high rights of protection since they are contained in the constitution and human right document. Economic factors As stated earlier Germany is among the leading countries that have a good economic structure whereby they enjoy position four when they are ranked in terms of economy. When the gross domestic product was focused in the year 2019 was set up to four points two trillion dollars that shows that the country is well equipped in economic growth. Nevertheless, there was a decline in the gross domestic product in the year 2018, this lead to slow industrial development in the country. Germany has a low unemployment rate which posts of three-point two percent of the huge population of the country. Germany has an economy which is mixed up regarding being the top exporter in the world in the budget surplus. Despite, the country has suffered on the refugee crisis this has led to the decline of growth in the industries but since it has a good foundation of economy growth cannot be stopped. Germany has a small quantity of raw materials in their industrial section mostly it imports it is raw materials for manufacturing of products. Potash and lignite are the main sources of electric energy in Germany (Germany - Hofstede Insights., 2019). It is the main manufacturer of Mercedes Benz, BMW.T-Mobile they among the most regarded machines that are used in the wo ...

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The document summarizes several classical development theories from the post-World War 2 period, including linear stages of growth, structural change, and dependency theories. It focuses on describing the linear stages of growth theory, including Rostow's stages of growth model and the Harrod-Domar growth model. It notes that these theories viewed development as a series of successive stages involving increasing investment, savings, and capital accumulation. They argued countries could develop by following the path historically taken by more advanced nations. However, the theories were criticized for ignoring structural conditions within developing countries and external forces beyond their control.

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This document introduces the updated High-Tech Strategy 2020 for Germany. It discusses focusing innovation efforts on solving global challenges in key areas like climate/energy, health/nutrition, mobility, security and communication. It also emphasizes taking a mission-oriented approach through defining "forward-looking projects" that address major challenges within these fields over 10-15 years. The strategy aims to ensure Germany's continued global leadership in research and developing solutions to 21st century problems. It builds on the success of the original High-Tech Strategy in stimulating private R&D investment and personnel.

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