Germany at a Crossroads

Abstract

The German economy is struggling with stagnating growth, a rapidly aging population, and declining competitiveness. Without decisive, coordinated action from both the public and private sectors, the country could once again find itself becoming known as the “sick man of Europe.”

Publication
Project Syndicate, February 14
Christopher Zuber
Christopher Zuber
Head of Unit at SVR Wirtschaft

My research focuses on the effect of fiscal policy and the link between recessions and potential output revisions.