Question:
apan's industrial base was devastated after WWII.
What strategies did Japan use to re-industrialize after WWII?
Also, what impact did geography have on Japan's ability to re-industrialize?
Finally, can any of you also name three countries in Asia that followed Japan's economic lead? How successful have they become and what specific strategies did these countries use?
Im studying for a test. Can someone please answer all these question. I will award 5 starts and a thumbs up. I really need help for my AP exam and need the best answers.
Answer:
In short, Japan's industry would benefit of American contracts in the context of the Cold War, starting with the Korean War, followed by the Vietnam War. As the Communists took power in China, Japan remained an outpost of American might in East Asia, soon followed by its ex colonies South Korea and Taiwan. All three countries had inherited good infrastructures (harborrs, highways, irrigation...), and the emphasis was put on a strong and high level education system. There was a strong link between the State and the industrials to develop an industrial base. The economy was not left to free markets. The strategy was to transform the country into an export base, relying first on cheap labor and then on high quality sophisticated products.
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