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Is Germany's "business model" at risk?

· Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank (Germany)

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· Joachim Nagel Wiki · Deutsche Bundesbank WikiIs Germany's "business model" at risk?

ContextSpeech by Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank, at a talk followed by a panel discussion ikf institut für kredit- und finanzwirtschaft e. V., Bochum, 5 June 2023.

Why it mattersNagel warns that demographics and inflation threaten Germany's economic model.

Problems raised
  1. Germany's business model faces risks.
  2. Demographic change will reduce the labour force.
  3. High inflation undermines investment.
Solutions proposed
  1. Maintain high rates until inflation reaches 2%.
  2. Address demographic challenges through reforms.
  3. Improve Germany as an investment location.
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