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What Germany Got for Its $2 Trillion.

Authors :
Gumbel, Peter
Source :
Time International (Atlantic Edition). 5/18/2009, Vol. 173 Issue 20, p32-36. 5p.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article discusses the reunification of Germany. In November 1989 the Berlin wall was taken down and the former German Democratic Republic in eastern Germany has been given some $2 trillion to reunite Germany. As of 2009 the global economic crises stands to constrict Germany's economy by some 6% which will be worse than in the U.S. and Great Britain. The money spent in Germany has brought new highways and railroads, modern water treatment plants, and renovated buildings. INSET: Germany's Scorecard.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09288430
Volume :
173
Issue :
20
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Time International (Atlantic Edition)
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
39450323