- 208 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Short Economic History of Modern Japan
About this book
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.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription.
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn more here.
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.4M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1 million books across 1000+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn more here.
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more here.
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS or Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app.
Yes, you can access Short Economic History of Modern Japan by G. C. Allen in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Business & Business General. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
Information
Index
Agricultural and Industrial Banks, 48, 101
Agricultural co-operation, 146
Agricultural experimental stations, 28
Agriculture, development of, 57 et seq., 58, 108–11; depression in, 109, 111, 132; in Tokugawa era, 11, 12; subsidies for, 121
“American Prosperity” and Japan, 97, 99
Artificial fertilizers, 109
Asano, 127
Australia, trade with, 151, 152
Automobile industry, 118
Bakufu (military dictatorship), 10
Balance of payments, 32, 54–5, 91 et seq., 97
Banking system, main features of, 45 et seq., 51–5, 96, 100 et seq., 134, 184
Bank of Chosen, 49–50
Bank of Japan, foundation of, 45–6, 47; note issue of, 46, 184; operations of, 49, 52–3, 92 et seq., 102, 134
Bank of Taiwan, 49, 96
Banks, and industry, 94, 100; colonial, 49–50; exchange, 101 (see also Yokohama Specie Bank); foreign, 63; national, 38–9, 46, 51; savings, 51; “special,” 47 et seq., 100–1, 120
Barley, 58, 108
Benevolences (goyokin), 34
Bicycle industry, 79, 118
Bonus, semi-annual, 72
Breweries, 29, 80
Buddhism, 17
Building industry, 83, 119
Camphor monopoly, 43, 120
Canneries, floating, 111
Canned fish exports, 111
Capital, import of, 22, 23–4, 28, 32, 36, 44–5, 49, 86, 95; provision of industrial, 48 et seq., 54, 63–4, 103, 125–8
Cartels, 76, 145
@@@@@@@@@@ Castle-towns, 11, 13, 31
Cement i...
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Preface
- Contents
- I. The Disintegration of the Old Régime
- II. Reconstruction, 1868–81
- III. Financial Foundations, 1881–1914
- IV. Agriculture, Raw Silk and the Textile Industries, 1881–1914
- V. The Heavy Industries, Shipping and Foreign Trade, 1881–1914
- VI. The Great War of 1914–18 and the Post–War Decade
- VII. Industry and Agriculture, 1914–32
- VIII. Economic Policy and the Zaibatsu, 1914–32
- IX. Reflation and Preparation for War, 1932–37
- X. Industrial Developments after the World Depression, 1932–37
- XI. Summary and Conclusions
- A. Glossary
- B. Statistical Tables
- C. Bibliography
- Index