The Political Economy of Germany Under Chancellors Kohl and Schröder
The Political Economy of Germany Under Chancellors Kohl and Schröder

Author: Jeremy Leaman

Publisher: Berghahn Books

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13: 9781845456016

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While unification has undoubtedly had major effects on Germany's political economy, the pattern of current policy-making preferences was established at an earlier stage, in particular, at the beginning of the 'Kohl-era' in 1982. This essentially neo-liberal pattern can be seen to have dominated the modalities chosen to guide Germany through the process of unifi cation and was mirrored in developments in other OECD countries and in particular within the EU. This book demonstrates that the three policy imperatives (neo-liberal structural reform, European monetary integration, and unification) produced a policy-mix which, together with other structural economic and demographic factors, has had disappointing results in all three areas and hampered Germany's overall economic development.

Developments in German Politics
Developments in German Politics

Author: Gordon Smith

Publisher: Duke University Press

Published: 1992

Total Pages: 356

ISBN-13: 9780822332664

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Once the miracle economy of the continent, Germany now staggers under the massive cost burden of unification while it struggles to come to terms with global economic change. Failure to confront the underlying economic weakness has discredited political institutions and patterns of political behavior that were once regarded as the 'efficient secret' of economic success. The country stands at the crossroads between economic reform and a spiral of economic decline with unpredictable fallout. Bringing together entirely new chapters by leading authorities in the field, Developments in German Politics 3 examines the unfolding crisis of German political economy; its repercussions for polity, politics, and policy; and the consequences for Germany's role in Europe and the wider world. Like its predecessors, this book will be of interest to all concerned with European politics and will be necessary reading for students of German politics and society. Contributors. David P. Conradt, Russell J. Dalton, Kenneth Dyson, Klaus H. Goetz, Simon Green, Adrian Hyde-Price, Charlie Jeffery, Stephen Padgett, William E. Paterson, Wolfgang Rüdig, Martin Seeleib-Kaiser, Gordon Smith, Roland Sturm

Chancellors of Germany 1949 - 2024
Chancellors of Germany 1949 - 2024

Author: Jan Driessen

Publisher: epubli

Published: 2024-01-05

Total Pages: 81

ISBN-13: 3758456525

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Dive into the multifaceted history of the Federal Republic of Germany with the book "Chancellors 1949 - 2024". Experience the impressive personalities that have shaped the country, from its founders to the present day. Learn more about the pivotal moments that have shaped Germany and discover the individuals behind the political decisions. A well-researched and detailed chronicle that brings history to life – a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone seeking to understand the political development of Germany.

A Twenty-year Assessment of the Economic Development of the Former German Democratic Republic
A Twenty-year Assessment of the Economic Development of the Former German Democratic Republic

Author: Brandy Jo Sykes

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13:

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Unification of East and West Germany into the Federal Republic of Germany was a tremendous undertaking and should be examined to understand the economic ramifications. Chancellor Helmut Kohl's economic policies made during the German unification, due to political pressures, resulted in the underdevelopment of the former communist satellite state, the German Democratic Republic (GDR), for over twenty years. Chancellor Kohl's successors, Chancellor Gerhard Schröder and Angela Merkel, initiated several domestic reforms in conjunction with the European Union's Structural Funds' programs to increase the economic development within the five new eastern Länder. The combination of domestic reforms and EU development aid are proving to be beneficial to the development of the former GDR. These recent successful efforts can give eastern Germans hope that with more time the legacy of past economic decisions will disappear and they can meet their full economic potential.

German politics today
German politics today

Author: Geoffrey Roberts

Publisher: Manchester University Press

Published: 2013-01-18

Total Pages: 267

ISBN-13: 1847794068

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This revised and updated edition provides the reader with a comprehensive description and analysis of the institutions of the German political system. The historical development of German politics is surveyed, and special attention is given to the causes, course and consequences of German reunification. Where more detailed explanations of special topics are required, such as surplus seats in the electoral system, or the political career of Chancellor Merkel, these are provided in boxes set within the relevant chapters. Some information is provided in tabular form, such as the list of federal chancellors and federal presidents, the membership of trade unions, or election results. Appendices contain examples of important constitutional court cases, plus a survey of the political features of the sixteen Länder which make up the federal structure of the state. Each chapter offers suggestions for further reading. Accessibly written, with suggestions for further reading, this book offers a sound basis for all undergraduate courses focused on, or including, study of the German political system. The author's familiarity with all aspects of the German political system is evident from the authority with which he explains the structures and processes which form the basis of German politics.

Politics in Germany
Politics in Germany

Author: M. Donald Hancock

Publisher: CQ Press

Published: 2008-07-10

Total Pages: 351

ISBN-13: 1483371107

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Germans born in the second decade of the last century will have been a subject of no less than six political regimes, seven if they lived in the former German Democratic Republic. Today, Germany’s democratic polity, pluralistic society, institutional structures, and market economy are growing increasingly strong. In clear and compelling prose, Hancock and Krisch argue that German politics today is the politics of a "normal" European democracy moving toward the EU. The authors discuss Germany’s course of modernization, which involves rapid industrialization and social development following the nation’s first unification in 1871 and its subsequent torturous course of political change embracing Imperial authoritarianism, the democratic experiment of the Weimar Republic, Nazi totalitarianism, and postwar variants of communism and Western-style democracy. Chapters detail the country’s political history, as well as its culture, new constitutional debates, parties, and economic policy, and culminate in a look at Germany in global context.

The German Polity
The German Polity

Author: David P. Conradt

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers

Published: 2013-03-18

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 1442216468

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This thoroughly revised and updated edition of The German Polity provides a comprehensive introduction to contemporary German politics, focusing especially on the recovery of the economy and Germany’s growing power in Europe and beyond. Looking back, David P. Conradt and Eric Langenbacher trace the country’s transformation since the seminal turning points of 1945 after World War II and 1990 after reunification. Looking to the present, the authors explain and assess its major institutions, actors, and issues. Looking forward, they explore the looming economic, security, and demographic challenges the political system must address in the years to come.