Japan's impressive growth from a war-devastated nation in the 1950s to a major economic power today has been the subject of much debate in the industrialized world. GAO found that Japanese industrial policies have changed significantly over time in response to changes in the international and domestic economics. The flexibility of such policies may, in fact, be the key to the apparent success of industrial policy in Japan. This report deals with the evolution of industrial policies in Japan in both macro- and microeconomic terms and presents summary analyses of five sectors--computers, robotics, aircraft, shipbuilding, and textiles--to illustrate industrial policies for emerging and declining industries. (Author)


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