If You Build It, Will They Shop?

The video discusses the economic situation in Germany, focusing on consumer spending and the new Berlin mall. It highlights the challenge of encouraging Germans to spend more to boost the economy, given their tendency to save. The video also touches on international criticism of Germany's economic policies and explores potential strategies to increase consumer demand.

What is one of the strategies mentioned to encourage Germans to shop more domestically?

• Reducing store hours

• Offering shopping vouchers

• Increasing taxes on savings

• Increasing export tariffs

What is a significant factor contributing to the increase in retail sales in Berlin?

• A rise in local population

• An increase in tourism

• Higher wages in Berlin

• Government subsidies for shopping

What is the main goal of the New Berlin Mall developers?

• To increase export sales

• To reduce the number of stores

• To attract more local shoppers

• To capture tourist spending

Which country is mentioned as having a larger account surplus than Germany?

• United States

• France

• United Kingdom

• China

What is a challenge mentioned in boosting consumer demand in Germany?

• Increasing the number of stores

• Reducing healthcare costs

• Maintaining a balanced budget

• Increasing export tariffs