GERMANY: Demand weakness is economy's biggest threat

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  • Deteriorating economy
  • Slowing economy
  • Hartz reforms
  • Poor business climate
  • Supply-side weakness?
  • High manufacturing employment
  • Record trade
  • Demand weakness
  • Stagnant consumer spending
  • Fewer orders
  • Less investment
  • Less public spending
  • Rising unemployment
  • Policy implications

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