1. G ERMANY ’ S FINANCIAL MODEL AND INVESTMENT BEHAVIOR

2. 1. Fourth largest economy worldwide 2. The biggest one in Europe 3. Producing around 25% of the EU GDP 4. Well developed manufacturing and investment sectors.

4. 1. Lower growth relative to other European countries in real terms. 2. The increase in real wages is behind many in Europe. 3. Decrease in the domestic investment from 20% to 17% of the GDP and is lagging compared to euro average. 4. The potential risks and consequences of the already started quantitative easing in the Eurozone.

5. 1. Foreign investment is developing. 2. Inventory investment is going up. 3. Possible benefits from the QE.

6. CONCLUSION: GERMANY NOW > GERMANY IN THE FUTURE

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