2 Planning the book Ladies and gentlemen, When we started planning and designing the book, the German economy was in the midst of a pandemic lockdown. There was a great deal of uncertainty and, as we often observe in times of crisis, demand for cash skyrocketed.
At the same time, the narrative that cash will lose its importance in the era of digital transformation gained more and more momentum. It is true that the use of contactless payment methods – starting from low levels – has become significantly more widespread in recent years.