The M-form society: what it is, how it works. The M-form society: why we need it -- The M-form society: lessons from business management -- Elements of the M-form: the role of government and trade associations -- Elements of the M-form: the role of the banks -- The M-form in action:...

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Table of Contents: I. External Challenges 12 1. The Transformation of Central and Eastern Europe 12 a. Trends in Central and Eastern Europe's Emerging Market Economies (EMEs) 12 b. The Impact on Germany 14 c. Political Consequences 14 2. Migration Pressures 16 a. The European Perspective 16 b....