human
Reccomend me some books to learn about the Japanese economy, would be better if it includes economic history too.
gpt
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.
human
Which book would you recommend for someone who is new to studying Japanese economic history and wants to start with an accessible introduction?
gpt
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.