The European debt crisis and its effects on Germany's economic competitiveness

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Abkürzungsverzeichnis
• 1 Introduction
• 1.1 Motivation, Research Question and Objective
• 1.2 Structure of the Work and Methodological Approach
• 2 The European Debt Crisis: Development, Causes and the Role of Germany
• 2.1 Evolution of the European Debt Crisis
• 2.2 Causes of the Crisis and the EU's Recovery Strategy
• 2.3 The Euro Crisis' possible influence on Germany's competitiveness
• 3 Economic Competitiveness as an Indicator for a Country's Prosperity
• 3.1 Different Approaches to the Term “Competitiveness”
• 3.2 Ability to Sell as a Measure of Competitiveness
• 3.3 Country Rankings as an Alternative Indicator for Competitiveness
• 4 Germany's Competitiveness Indicators in the Context of the Euro Crisis
• 4.1 Assessment of Unit Labour Costs
• 4.2 Assessment of Real Effective Exchange Rates
• 4.3 Assessment of the Current Account Balance
• 4.4 Assessment of the Global Competitiveness Index
• 5 Conclusive Implications
• 5.1 How has Germany's competitiveness been affected by the Euro crisis?
• 5.2 Limitations of the Study and Suggestions for Further Research
• 5.3 Conclusion and Policy Recommendations for Germany
• 6 Reference List
• 7 Appendix

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This work aims to analyze the effects of the European debt crisis on Germany's economic competitiveness. The study examines the development and causes of the crisis, focusing on the role of Germany and its potential influence on German economic performance. It investigates various indicators of competitiveness, including unit labor costs, real effective exchange rates, current account balance, and the Global Competitiveness Index, to assess their performance in the context of the Euro crisis.

• The European debt crisis and its impact on Germany's economy.
• The role of Germany in the crisis and its response to the challenges.
• Analysis of key competitiveness indicators for Germany in the context of the crisis.
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of policies implemented to address the crisis.
• Implications for future economic development and policy recommendations for Germany.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Introduction: This chapter introduces the research topic, outlines the motivation behind the study, and presents the research question and objective. It also provides an overview of the structure and methodology employed in the work.
• The European Debt Crisis: Development, Causes and the Role of Germany: This chapter delves into the development of the European debt crisis, exploring its origins and causes. It examines the role of Germany in the crisis and analyzes the EU's strategy for recovery. The chapter also discusses the potential influence of the Euro crisis on Germany's competitiveness.
• Economic Competitiveness as an Indicator for a Country's Prosperity: This chapter provides a comprehensive understanding of the concept of economic competitiveness. It explores different approaches to defining competitiveness and examines various indicators, such as the ability to sell and country rankings, used to measure it.
• Germany's Competitiveness Indicators in the Context of the Euro Crisis: This chapter analyzes key competitiveness indicators for Germany in the context of the Euro crisis. It examines unit labor costs, real effective exchange rates, current account balance, and the Global Competitiveness Index, assessing their performance and potential impact on German economic competitiveness.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The primary keywords and focus topics of this work include European debt crisis, Euro crisis, German economic competitiveness, unit labor costs, real effective exchange rates, current account balance, Global Competitiveness Index, structural reforms, financial austerity, Keynesian economics, and the role of Germany in the European Union.