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# bio (long form, separated for readability)
bio: |
  Ludwig Wilhelm Erhard was born 4 February 1897 and became the economist who steered West Germany's resurrection. As Minister of Economic Affairs under Konrad Adenauer from 1949 to 1963, he championed the social market economy — a framework blending capitalism with social safety nets — and presided over the Wirtschaftswunder that transformed rubble into prosperity. When he succeeded Adenauer as chancellor in 1963, the magic didn't follow. Adenauer, still CDU chairman until 1966, withheld support; Erhard stumbled on a budget deficit and failed to convince the public on foreign policy. His popularity collapsed, and he resigned 30 November 1966, three years after taking office. He died 5 May 1977, the policy he built still foundational, the premiership a footnote.