How can a region bounce back from industrial decline and high unemployment? What is the most effective way of attracting new investors and promoting growth and innovation? Made in Germany speaks to Jan-Philipp Kramer about opportunities and setbacks in the region. He leads the "Wirtschaft, Innovation und Region" (Business, Innovation and Region) project on behalf of Düsseldorf-based consultancy firm Prognos.
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