グスタフ・シュトレーゼマン
On the suggestion of Gustav Stresemann and Rudolf Heinze, Becker was made "Reichswirtschaftsminister" (minister of economics) when the cabinet of Wilhelm Cuno was formed in November 1922. Due to his connections with Rhenish industry he was attacked by the parties of the left but did not exert any influence to further the interest of heavy industry whilst in office.