Counter-argument: Rise of The German Model
As of 2009 and the recent worldwide economic downturn, some analysts have speculated that the German model of social capitalism is resurgent and is the most responsible economic system that still ensures the survival of the free market. With recent economic schemes and company abuses, such as in the Bernard Madoff scandal, the Enron scandal, and the financial crisis of 2007–2010, the German model of a rigidly structured and regulated economy has become more attractive, as part of the financial crisis could be attributed to a lack of regulation associated with laissez-faire capitalism.
From 2003 to 2008, Germany (a nation with only 80 million inhabitants) was the world strongest exporter. In 2009, China (1.3 billion inhabitants) overtook Germany in exports. One of the reasons for this are the Hidden Champions as a result of the German Model.
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