1. Germany Trade
Adam A. Ghiloni
Jennie Doering
Thomas Bishop

2. Germany’s History World Superpower DEM-Euro
Hypothesis: German citizens
believe they have a weaker economy
in result of adopting the Euro.

3. Germany’s GDP
Pre Unification
During Unification
DEM-Euro

4. Germany’s Exports
Luxury Auto’s, Computer software (SAP) and Adidas shoes
France, United States, United Kingdom
Net Exporter

5. Germany’s Imports France, Netherlands and United States
Manufactured components, Agriculture goods

6. Germany’s Trade Policy
European Monetary Union
EU Central Bank
$240 Billion surplus (2007)

7. Trade Policy Evaluation
The formation of an RTA
Reduce Costs
Increase Trade S D
Germany’s RTA
Non-Member w/o RTA
Member of RTA
Non-member with RTA
$200
$150
$100
Price
Quantity of Goods

8. Recommendations: Aid to weaker EU countries and candidate countries
Chancellor Merkel, continue current policies
Better trade with Asia and China

9. Any Questions?