Okay fine, but the article doesn't really tell us anything about why Germany is able to base their economy on export and manufacturing. Is it simply a matter of

Okay fine, but the article doesn't really tell us anything about why Germany is able to base their economy on export and manufacturing. Is it simply a matter of political will? What do worker wages and income distribution look like? How about education? Without examining these elements, the implication that other economies should be more like Germany seems pointless.