In which year(s) did they practise austerity? It's not evident in any year shown in the attached link...which goes back pre GFC. I don't doubt German policy has been successful, just that the success was derived from austerity....austerity not having been practised.
https://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&...ACqc0CkQOE1UHf6Kw&sig2=_F91lnSb7RVvUTMUaKmXPQ
Reaper.
