IMF Staff Country Reports

Germany: Selected Issues and Statistical Appendix

Publication Date:

November 12, 1999

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

This Selected Issues paper and Statistical Appendix analyzes the link between Germany’s economic performance and institutions, taking a long-term perspective and focusing on the labor market. The thesis of the paper is that Germany’s institutional arrangements worked exceptionally well during the Wirtschaftswunder era of rapid catch-up growth, resulting in an economic performance that was envied by much of the world. The paper also examines fiscal consolidation and tax reform proposals, and describes the wage structure in Germany.

Series:

Country Report No. 1999/130

Subject:

Income and capital gains taxes Income tax systems Labor Labor markets Tax allowances Taxes Wages