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Accessible to students and general readers alike, this book is a comprehensive introduction to the Japanese economy, ranging from its historical development to its contemporary structure (including late 1995 statistics). Part 1 reviews Japan's economic development from 1500 to 1995, tracing how Japan's economic institutions evolved over time. Part 2 discusses major features of the contemporary Japanese economy, including business, labour, finance, economic policy, industrial structure and international relations. Part 3 examines Japan's economic system as it stands today and its prospects for the near future.