GermanyAufgabe 183 · History and responsibility
When was the “economic miracle” (Wirtschaftswunder) in the Federal Republic of Germany?
In the exam (German)
Wann war in der Bundesrepublik Deutschland das "Wirtschaftswunder"?
- athe 1940s40er Jahre
- bthe 1950s50er JahreCorrect answer
- cthe 1970s70er Jahre
- dthe 1980s80er Jahre
Why?
After the currency reform of 1948 with the new Deutsche Mark (D-Mark), the economy of the Federal Republic grew very quickly in the 1950s, and many people soon had work and more prosperity again. This period is called the “economic miracle”. It is closely linked to economics minister Ludwig Erhard.
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