The monthly report contains: Germany's relative position in the central and east European countries in transition, Corporate finance in Germany and France: a comparative analysis, The labour market in the euro area.

The monthly report contains: Germany's relations with the International Monetary Fund following the introduction of the euro, External economic adjustments in the industrial countries after the crises in major emerging markets, The changeover from the seasonal adjustment method Census X-11 to Census X-12-ARIMA.

The monthly report contains: The economic scene in Germany in summer 1999, The international and European environment, Financial markets in Germany, Economic conditions in Germany, Foreign trade and payments, Public finance.