13min chapter

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Kaput: The End of the German Miracle, with Wolfgang Münchau

Many Happy Returns

CHAPTER

Germany's Tech Missteps

This chapter explores Germany's historical technological misjudgments, focusing on its late adoption of digitalization and reliance on analog technologies. It examines the structural challenges stemming from government policies that have impacted public investment and infrastructure, particularly in the rail sector. Furthermore, the discussion addresses the complexities of supply chain dependencies on China and the need for Germany to adapt in the face of modern technological advancements and competition.

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