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Why Japan's Economy Was STUCK Before WWII? (The Shocking Family Law That Held It Back)
Think Japan's economic miracle started after WWII? Think again. This video dives into a groundbreaking study by Nobel laureate Edward C. Prescott and Fumio Hayashi, published in the Journal of Political Economy. They reveal a hidden culprit: Japan's pre-war family law, the 'ie' system, which forced millions of farmers to stay on the land, trapping the economy for decades. Discover how a simple legal change after the war unleashed the growth that turned Japan into a global powerhouse. If you want to understand the real roots of economic stagnation and the power of institutions, this is a must-watch.
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