Falls Quote by Hjalmar Schacht
“Germany stays and falls with the success of the policy of Hitler.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Outlook, Hjalmar Schacht, 1937
Hitler’s policies directly influenced Germany’s fortunes; political choices shape national success.
In simple terms: Policy determines national success.
Assess political impact on economy.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- government planning
- investment strategy
- historical study
- policy advisory
- economic forecasting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What other factors contributed to Germany’s outcomes?
- How can we separate policy impact from other variables?
Policy effects are complex, not solely attributable to one leader.