Short Economic History of Modern Japan

Taylor & Francis

Discussing the process of economic development in Japan, this book covers the period from when Japan first entered upon her career of Westernization to the beginning of the war with China in 1937. > Discussing the process of economic development in Japan, this book covers the period from when Japan first entered upon her career of Westernization to the beginning of the war with China in 1937. The main emphasis is on industrial and financial development and organization and on economic policy. Among the industries discussed are agriculture, textiles, steel and shipping.A comprehensive glossary and bibliography are included and much of the statistical information is tabulated for ease of reading. > Chapter 1 The Disintegration of the Old Regime; Chapter 2 Reconstruction, 1868 \u2013 81; Chapter 3 Financial Foundations, 1881\u20131914; Chapter 4 Agriculture, Raw Silk, and the Textile Industries, 1881 \u2013 1914; Chapter 5 The Heavy Industries, Shipping, and Foreign Trade, 1881 \u;