Is Germany an Economic Dynamo?

Was Germany the best performer amongst G-7 member countries during the ‘noughties’? According to the following analysis, the answer appears to be: yes!!

http://www.economist.com/node/18061550

http://www.economist.com/node/18070170

http://www.economist.com/node/18061718

http://www.economist.com/node/18061710