Dr Guttmann on collapse of Deutsche Mark in 1920s

Title

Dr Guttmann on collapse of Deutsche Mark in 1920s

Genre

Interview

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1975

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Duration

00:04:55

Description

Interview with economic historian Dr William Guttmann on the collapse of the Deutsche Mark in Germany during the 1920s. Guttmann was a German student at the time and he describes the ensuing chaos, and also the final recovery when the economy stabilised. The interview coincides with the publication of his book, The Great Inflation, Germany 1919-23. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

William Guttmann

Keywords

Inflation; Economics; Currency devaluation; Germany; Economic recession; Economic recovery; Currencies; William Guttmann

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