Question: In spite of the greater emphasis on a planned economy in France than in Germany, the growth rate in France has averaged more than 1% higher than Germany over the past five years, whereas during the previous five years, the growth rates were approximately the same. Do you think the emergence of the European Union has helped France more than Germany? If so, why? If not, what other factors have depressed the growth rate in Germany relative to France? Do you expect those factors to continue in the future?