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> What are your sources on this?

My father, who was part of the military occupation force in Japan. He also was a professional historian and economist. The economy remained flat until big business was allowed to resume operation.

> I'm no expert, but the more common narrative is the Korean war was a stimulant for the Japanese economy.

People can't stand the idea that the free market works. :-/




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