The Japanese Economy

by David Flath

Despite recent upheavals, Japan remains one of the dominant economic powers at the end of the twentieth century. Yet the Japanese economy is one of the most misunderstood phenomena in the modern world. Conventionally, Japan is presented as the exception to mainstream economic an
exception to the standard models of modern economics. This book demolishes that notion, bringing the full analytical power of economic thought to all aspects of the most dramatic economic success story in recent times. Written for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, this book will be
indispensable both for students and instructors alike. Lucid explanations and comprehensive and rigorous analysis make it a natural choice for anyone interested in comprehending the rise of the Japanese economy.

Genres: Economics, Japan, Asia, History

384 pages, Paperback

First published April 27, 2000

Reviews

[Yasmin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Although the book, or textbook, draws on rudimental economic models to describe Japan's idiosyncratic economy, the text is a bit heavy in detail. Could be a good or bad thing, depending on you. I learned a lot of basic micro- and macroeconomic concepts and I found it to be a great read overall. It definitely gravitated me towards reading articles I would have otherwise skipped if I hadn't read it.

[Henri Tournyol du Clos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite outdated, yet very insightful.