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This book provides a comprehensive understanding of Germany's economic performance at the turn of the twenty-first century. The period under observation and analysis stretches from Germany's unification in 1990 over the death of the German Mark to first experiences with the euro, and with particular attention given to East Germany. The book brings together academics from employers' organization, industry, trade unions, and British and German universities. The book takes on the challenge of discussing and analysing economic policy for the largest economy in Europe - Germany.