Germany: Selected Issues
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Summary:
Increases in core inflation owing to the VAT hike were smaller than expected, initially constituting a puzzle and leading to speculation about delayed increases or competitive pressures. Given Germany’s large size and openness, spillover interactions appear to have increased over time. In the midst of a strong recovery, Germany is facing shortages of labor, the emigration of high-skilled labor, and a reduction in immigration. Germany’s traditionally insider-dominated corporate governance system has undergone substantial reforms, leading to a pronounced strengthening of control by outsiders.
Series:
Country Report No. 2008/081
Subject:
Corporate governance Economic sectors Inflation Labor Migration Population and demographics Prices Skilled labor Taxes Value-added tax
English
Publication Date:
February 27, 2008
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451810554/1934-7685
Stock No:
1DEUEA2008002
Pages:
51
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