<|im_start|>user
Reccomend me some books to learn about the Japanese economy, would be better if it includes economic history too.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Here are some recommendations for you to learn about the Japanese economy and economic history:

1. The Japanese Economic System and its Historical Origins / Tetsuji Okazaki & Masahiro Okuno-Fujiwara (eds.)
2. Japan’s Lost Decade / Hiroshi Yoshikawa
3. Lectures on Modern Japanese Economic History, 1926-1994 / Takafusa Nakamura
4. MITI and the Japanese Miracle: The Growth of Industrial Policy, 1925-1975 / Chalmers Johnson
5. Native Sources of Japanese Industrialization, 1750-1920 / Thomas C. Smith
6. The Japanese Company / Rodney Clark
7. Manufacturing Ideology: Scientific Management in Twentieth-Century Japan / William M. Tsutsui

These books cover a range of topics from the historical origins of the Japanese economic system to the economic policies that led to Japan's growth as a major world economy, and the challenges it faced in the aftermath of the bursting of its economic bubble in the 1990s. They provide a comprehensive overview of the Japanese economy and its evolution over time, and are great resources for anyone looking to learn about this important subject.<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>user
Which book would you recommend for someone who is new to studying Japanese economic history and wants to start with an accessible introduction?<|im_end|>
<|im_start|>assistant
Analyzing available resources on Japanese economic history, I recommend the following books for someone who is new to the subject and wants an accessible introduction:

"Japan: A Modern History" by James L. McClain
"The Economic History of Japan: 1600-1990" by Junji Banno
"Japan's Great Stagnation: Financial and Monetary Policy Lessons for Advanced Economics" by Michael M. Hutchison and Frank Westermann
These books provide a comprehensive overview of the country's economic history, with a focus on the key economic events, policies, and trends that have shaped Japan's development. The writing style is accessible and easy to follow, making them ideal for beginners. I recommend starting with "Japan: A Modern History" as it provides a broader context for understanding Japan's economic development.<|im_end|>
