The economic history of Germany is the story of how the country's economy changed and developed over hundreds of years. In the early days, Germany was mostly a rural, agricultural country with little industry or government involvement. As time went on, Germany became much more industrialized, resulting in a more complex economic system. Governments also became more involved in the economy of the country, through things like taxes, infrastructure, and social programs. As a result, Germany's economy grew steadily over the years and it is now one of the largest economies in the world.