"Times" Guide to Germany

The euphoria of unification has given way to a sobering realization of the huge problems facing Eastern Germany's economy. This book looks at the leagacy of 40 years of communist rule and the possible future for the "new" Germany of the 21st century. The book surveys the German economy for today's business professionals, featuring an overview of the German economy, the industries and top 100 companies, banking, taxation and the law, how to set up a franchise in Germany, unions and pay scales, trade fairs, property in Germany and useful addresses, city and state portraits. This book is designed to be of interest to business professionals as well as universitites with business courses.
 
The euphoria of unification has given way to a sobering realization of the huge problems facing Eastern Germany's economy. This book looks at the leagacy of 40 years of communist rule and the possible future for the "new" Germany of the 21st century. The book surveys the German economy for today's business professionals, featuring an overview of the German economy, the industries and top 100 companies, banking, taxation and the law, how to set up a franchise in Germany, unions and pay scales, trade fairs, property in Germany and useful addresses, city and state portraits. This book is designed to be of interest to business professionals as well as universitites with business courses.