Making a Miracle (Economics 1955-1972)

A History of Japan by Justin Hebert

Jun 15, 202636:50Society & Culture

The Economic Miracle period witnessed, as its name suggests, tremendous economic growth throughout Japan. However, that growth came at a cost to Japan's organized working class as well as white collar workers whose pursu...

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