What advantages did germany have when it industrialized?

Germany had rich natural resources and a strong transportation network. Coming to industrialization after other countries provided technical advantages, because Germany began with already perfected basic machines and a knowledge of the best methods; the Germans themselves could then take those methods to the next level. In addition, the German government promoted the idea of cartels, and instituted high tariffs to give domestic products the advantage. Money and banking laws were also standardized.

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