@Michael:
The attempt of an improved economic situation for the DDR seems almost pointless to me (in the sense of a surviving Communist DDR). Problem is, the socialist states would not use efficiently whatever trade surplus they would generate. They just did not have any structures rewarding efficient use of ressources.
Economic easing, though, can be an ingredient to such a TL, but it doesn't suffice as a reason for the DDR living on on itself.
As Ms Honnecker is my witness, I had never heard about "Dance Dance Revolution" before joining this forum ...
The attempt of an improved economic situation for the DDR seems almost pointless to me (in the sense of a surviving Communist DDR). Problem is, the socialist states would not use efficiently whatever trade surplus they would generate. They just did not have any structures rewarding efficient use of ressources.
Economic easing, though, can be an ingredient to such a TL, but it doesn't suffice as a reason for the DDR living on on itself.
*chuckles* Sorry, when I first read this thread title I thought it was about Dance Dance Revolution, and was like "When did that fad die?? And why is it revelant to history???"![]()
When I saw this thread, I thought it was about Dance Dance Revolution.
As Ms Honnecker is my witness, I had never heard about "Dance Dance Revolution" before joining this forum ...