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<p>In addition to an economic slump, Germany is suffering above all from structural problems such as energy supply uncertainties, an excessively high tax and contribution burden, rampant bureaucracy and a shortage of labour and skilled workers. As a result, German companies complain about weak investment. With the Wachstumschancengesetz (Growth Opportunities Act), the Federal Minister of Finance plans to promote the investment activities of companies. Some economists say the law is a step in the right direction, but other questions arise: Are the measures planned by the government su˚cient? What possibilities are there to promote and increase investment activity?</p>
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In addition to an economic slump, Germany is suffering above all from structural problems such as energy supply uncertainties, an excessively high tax and contribution burden, rampant bureaucracy and a shortage of labour and skilled workers. As a result, German companies complain about weak investment. With the Wachstumschancengesetz (Growth Opportunities Act), the Federal Minister of Finance plans to promote the investment activities of companies. Some economists say the law is a step in the right direction, but other questions arise: Are the measures planned by the government su˚cient? What possibilities are there to promote and increase investment activity?

What Can Be Done About the Weakness of Investment in Germany?

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Was kann gegen die Investitionsschwäche in Deutschland getan werden?

In addition to an economic slump, Germany is suffering above all from structural problems such as energy supply uncertainties, an excessively high tax and...

What Can Be Done About the Weakness of Investment in Germany?

Published Online: Oct 26, 2023

Page range: 659 - 659

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/wd-2023-0184

© 2023 Michael Hüther et al., published by Sciendo

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