Governing the Japanese Economy [Paperback]

This book offers a novel and wide-ranging interpretation of Japanese economic policy, using historical analysis of Japanese economic development to shed light on current objectives, trends and possibilities.List of Tables.

List of Figures and Charts.

List of Material Appearing in the Appendix.

Introduction: The Past and Potential Role of Government in Japanese Economic Life.

1. Feudalism and Modernisation, 1800-1880.

2. Deciding the Principles of Japanese Capitalism, 1881-1900.

3. Capital Accumulation and Economic Growth, 1901-1936.

4. Social Policy in Economic Policy, 1901-1936.

5. Economic Conduct of the Pacific War, 1937-1945.

6. Reconstruction, 1946-1955.

7. High-Speed Economic Growth, 1956-1972.

8. A Decelerated Economy, 1973-1990.

9. Explanations: The Nature and Government of Japanese Capitalism, 1868-1990.

10. Neglected Producers.

Appendix: Statistical Tables.

Bibliography.

Index.

'... A thoughtful overview of the evolution of the Japanese economy ... she writes in a way which will be both helpful and interesting for students.' International Affairs
'I was pleasantly surprised with Sheridan's book. ... She has been able to weave a consistent, complex tale about Japanese development with the state at the centre'. The Journal of Asian Studies
'Governing the Japanese Economy, offers a provocative and timely assessment of the role of government in Japan over the past few hundred years and provides a blueprint for future policy. ... Sheridan provides excellent tables and accessible and detailed footnotes...' Japanese Studies Bulletin
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