The collapse of the Weimar Republic cannot be seen as due solely to the severe economic problems encountered during the period of its rule, but these are hence the economic problems this became a step towards the ultimate demise of the Republic. After Germany's defeat in World War I and German Emperor Kaiser's abdication of power, the Weimar Republic was proclaimed. The Republic resulting from the German Revolution of November 1918 would inevitably fall due to numerous problems. However, the scale of the economic problems associated with the dissolution of the republic and the manner in which these problems were caused or arose due to distinct concerns facing the new democratic system became a major contributing factor. Economic problems were evident even before the new constitution was adopted. drafted, and already the new republic was faced with a host of problems from its proclamation. These turbulent early years predicted the fall of the Republic, with the stigma of a republic born of defeat. The first act of the Weimar Republic was to sign the armistice with the allies. Germany had suffered greatly in the war and many Germans viewed the signing of the armistice as an act of treason and blamed the new government for losing the war. The Republic experienced minimal allegiance or support from nationalist groups who viewed the new government with contempt. Germany had no democratic tradition and its people longed for a dictatorial government and a strong leader. This was rejected by the new democratic system. Discontent continued to grow over the results of the war which had seen the loss of two and a half million German soldiers, four million wounded German soldiers, rising prices and unemployment,...... middle of newspaper .... ..r, and began to plot against him. He persuaded Hindenberg to appoint Hitler chancellor because the government was composed mainly of Von Papen supporters. Hitler began his reign on January 30, which marked the dissolution of the Republic. The final demise of the Weimar Republic was largely due to the economic problems encountered. Many other contributing factors, such as political extremists, competing parties, lack of consensus, parliamentarians, and the discontent of the German people, contributed to this demise. But ultimately, it was the economic conditions of the time that made the nation ripe for revolution and change. Economic problems weakened the overall power of the new republic and allowed other factors to dissolve the republic. To this extent, the collapse of the Weimar Republic was primarily due to economic problems..