This book presents a comprehensive picture of the newly united German economy. It examines how and why Germany has become one of the world's great economic powers, the reasons for its continued success and what can be expected from Germany now. The book discusses how German bankers, managers, workers and bureaucrats think, and how they compete and co-operate. The fascination still exercised by the economic miracle and by German tradition is emphasized, but the weaknesses are considered thoroughly as well. Particular attention is devoted to the problems and opportunities which have been created by the re-unification.