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304. What Are the Secrets of the German Economy — and Should We Steal Them?

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Why Do People, Firms and Workers Locate Where They Locate?

The fall of the berlin wall was astonishing news from east germany. Within hours, city erupted in a frenzy of celebration. But years later, sterm the economist, began to examine the economic data generated by the political divisions. He found that industries were forced to relocate and find new homes in west germany after reunification.

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