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How can a country whose economy nearly dominated the world become stagnant and remain so for decades?
In 1989 Japan was widely viewed as an economic powerhouse. It seemed like everything was made in Japan, as we now sometimes believe everything is made in China. Following 30 years of robust economic growth, Japan had risen to become the worlds second-largest economy. Japanese companies seemed to be wiping out entire American (and European) industries, from automobiles and semiconductors to earthmoving equipment and consumer electronics. Japanese companies invested heavily in American companies. Its stock market was booming. Property prices in Japan skyrocketed. Management theorists praised Japanese companies for their strategic savvy and management excellence. Economists predicted that Japan would overtake the United States to become the worlds largest economy by 2010.
Then it all fell apart and it has been this way for 20 years
In preparation for this Case Analysis, Japans Economic Malaise read Chapter 3 in our textbook. Remember to read all of Chapter 3 before going on to the Closing Case.
For your analysis, answer Case Discussion Questions 1 through 3. (You dont need to answer the last two questions.).