The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle

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The Dark Side of the German Economic Miracle

Overview:
West Germany underwent a period of rapid and extraordinary growth after the Second World War with rising wages and living standards. This economic miracle is often credited to Economics Minister Ludwig Erhard and the hard work of ordinary Germans. But on closer inspection, some hard truths and injustices from the Nazi era casts a shadow on this postwar rosy picture.

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Date Released:
10/14/2025

SPOTLIGHT

Cast

Christine Hegeler

Christine Hegeler

Narrator (voice)

Frédéric Dubois

Frédéric Dubois

Self - ancient cars specialist

Alexander Nützenadel

Alexander Nützenadel

Self - Professor of Social and Economic History

Ulrike Hermann

Ulrike Hermann

Self - economics journalist

Peter Fichtner

Peter Fichtner

Self - member of the Ennepetal History group

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