The economic development of Japan
Subtitle: a quantitative study
By: Ryōshin Minami ; translated by Ralph Thompson, Kumie Fujimori, and Ryōshin Minami with assistance from David Merriman.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Published: 1994
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 386
Subjects: Japan -- Economic conditions -- 1868-
Description: In this book Ryoshin Minami studies the last hundred years of Japan's remarkable economic growth from the Meiji period up to the present day.

First, he reveals the factors which account for Japan's successful economic take-off during the Meiji period. Second, he explains why Japan achieved a more rapid rate of economic growth than other developed countries. This forms the major part of the book and will interest those in the developed countries who have felt the full force of Japan's export drive and whose own industries are consequently in decline.

Finally, the author evaluates the results of Japan's economic growth and makes predictions for the future. The book makes a comprehensive survey of the Japanese experience in the pre- and post-war periods and points out lessons not only for developed countries but also for developing countries.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.