Between 1945 and 1990, Japan went from rags to riches, entering the ranks of the world’s wealthiest countries and posing a direct challenge to U.S. competitiveness. Today, China seems to be replicating Japan’s economic miracle — with a population 10 times as large. Like Japan, China combines statist industrial policies with export-oriented development. And like Japan, China has logged several decades of rapid economic growth.
How Big a Competitive Threat Is China, Really?
Between 1945 and 1990, Japan went from rags to riches, entering the ranks of the world’s wealthiest countries and posing a direct challenge to U.S. competitiveness. Today, China seems to be replicating Japan’s economic miracle — with a population 10 times as large. Like Japan, China combines statist industrial policies with export-oriented development. And like […]
February 29, 2012
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