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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 21 MIN

Episode 123: The Japanese Economic Miracle

from The Y in History · host Ajay Kaul

The 1950 Korean War provided the necessary boost to the Japanese economy post WWII. But a combination of factors, from export oriented growth to process innovation, spearheaded Japan to the second largest economy in the world from 1968 to 2010. A look at the factors that led to this economic miracle.

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