The Politics of Germany’s Trade Surplus

The Politics of Germany’s Trade Surplus
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The global debate about macroeconomic imbalances has become a misdirected critique of Germany's spending habits and approach to trade. While political calculations may prompt Germany to think differently about its current-account surplus, there is no compelling economic reason to alter the status quo.

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