In the organizer's words:

Myths surrounding monetary union in 1990

With the monetary union on July 1, 1990, the Deutschmark was introduced into the GDR - a long-awaited event for many, which also had far-reaching consequences for the East German economy. But how did the GDR actually fare financially in 1989/90? Was the economic collapse just as inevitable as the political end of SED rule? In the event accompanying the special exhibition "West Money at Last!", Matthias Judt explores the myth of a bankrupt GDR. Based on economic-historical analyses, he shows why both positions - "bankrupt" and "not bankrupt" - seem plausible. The lecture thus questions supposed certainties and opens up new perspectives.

Lecture and discussion:
Matthias Judt, economic historian, Berlin

Moderation:
Dr. Liza Soutschek, research associate at the DDR Museum

Admission is free of charge.