Kenichi Ohno: 2 books
Learning to Industrialize
From Given Growth to Policy-aided Value Creation
Language: English
Release Date: April 3, 2014
This book proposes a new, pragmatic way of approaching economic development which features policy learning based on a comparison of international best policy practices. While the important role of government in promoting private sector development is being recognized, policy discussion often remains...
The History of Japanese Economic Development
Origins of Private Dynamism and Policy Competence
Language: English
Release Date: September 7, 2017
This is an easy-to-read book that explains how and why Japan industrialized rapidly. It traces historical development from the feudal Edo period to high income and technology in the current period. Catch-up industrialization is analyzed from a broad perspective including social, economic and political...