The German Economy in the Twentieth Century (Routledge Revivals)

Download or read book The German Economy in the Twentieth Century (Routledge Revivals) written by Hans-Joachim Braun and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010-10-22 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First published in 1990, this book traces the logic and the peculiarities of German economic development through the Weimar Republic, Third Reich and Federal Republic. Providing a comprehensive analysis of the period. The book also assesses controversial issues, such as the origins of the Great Depression, the primacy of politics or economics in the decision to invade Poland and the future risks to the Weltmeister economy of the Federal Republic oppressed by unemployment, the huge debts of some of its trading partners, and the possibility of worldwide protectionism.