Why Germany Still Has So Many Middle-Class Manufacturing Jobs

In a business context, Germany’s so-called “Hidden Champions” are the deep-running still waters that – without making waves – do great things for the German economy. German business consultant and author Hermann Simon explains what makes the country’s hidden champions unique and successful. Other countries, he suggests, may want to create a business environment that encourages the development of these rather obscure, midsize manufacturing companies that specialize in a single product and perfect it to become worldwide leaders in their niche markets. getAbstract recommends Simon’s short piece to company managers and economic policy makers.