Made in Germany. Europe's Economic Superstar
Description
It's almost miraculous: a few scant decades ago, what is now the world's fourth-largest economy was brutally split in two. Today, all of Europe looks to Germany for answers. This documentary examines the nation's economic, social, and cultural power-how it developed at the dawn of the 21st century and how it will continue to shape the EU and the world. Factors for viewers to consider include a national focus on work and industry that values family businesses, solid professional training, and lifetime employment within the same company; environmental policies that emphasize sustainable, efficient energy sources such as solar and wind, enabling even small towns and villages to profit; and an ongoing faith in economic pillars such as Volkswagen, whose Glass Factory in Dresden serves as the temple of the German car industry. Literary, philosophical, and folkloric aspects of German culture and their connection to current successes are also explored.
Runtime
49 min
Subjects
- Social structure (572)
- Macroeconomics (317)
- Work and family (89)
- Economic development (176)
- Economic geography (159)
- Comparative government (142)
Geography
Genre
Date of Publication
[2013], c2012
Database
Films on Demand
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