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This publication by the Bundesbank Research Centre provides regular news about recent studies and discussion papers by Bundesbank research economists.
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© Maximilian StockAre lower German wages creating current account imbalances in the euro area? Research Brief | 2nd edition – March 2016
It is often said that wage moderation in Germany was the primary cause of the current account imbalances in the euro area that emerged prior to the financial crisis. A new study puts this hypothesis to the test.
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© Simon Potter / Getty ImagesCash payments more popular in Germany than in other countries Research Brief | 1st edition – February 2016
By international standards, cash continues to be a very popular means of payment in Germany. Even for larger purchases, customers in Germany tend to use cash more frequently than those in other countries. A new study provides indications of the reasons behind this behaviour.