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20.04.2018 - Studies

German Angst - How fear of loss hampers wealth accumulation

by Marius Kleinheyer

The monetary system of a society reflects everything that this people wants, does, suffers, is; and at the same time, the monetary system of a society has an essential influence on its activity and destiny in general.

In the ageing German society of fear, wealth accumulation and old-age provision fall by the wayside. German fear has deep historical roots. A first step towards overcoming it is to understand it better.

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