Which of the following statements best characterizes japan’s economic status after world war ii?
a.
japan’s economy was severely weakened by the war, and the nation has been unable to recover.
b.
japan's economy is hampered by a communist government that has established a command economy.
c.
political corruption and military coups have resulted in widespread poverty and unequal distribution of wealth.
d.
japan’s economy rebounded after the war, and the country is now a major global economic power.

Japan's economy rebounded after the war, and the country is now the major global economic power.

Explanation:

After being defeated in World War II, Japan was forced to accept the impositions of the Allied Potsdam Declaration, of which the country would be occupied by American troops aiming at rebuilding the country and a transition from peaceful and democratic government.

Along with reconstruction, Japan needed to boost its economy. Since the country is an island and does not have many natural resources, the solution was to import inputs and invest in manufacturing. Japan quickly became a technological powerhouse and became the world's second largest economy, having been overtaken by China recently.

Japan's economy rebounded after the war, and the country is now the major global economic power.

Explanation:

After being defeated in World War II, Japan was forced to accept the impositions of the Allied Potsdam Declaration, of which the country would be occupied by American troops aiming at rebuilding the country and a transition from peaceful and democratic government.

Along with reconstruction, Japan needed to boost its economy. Since the country is an island and does not have many natural resources, the solution was to import inputs and invest in manufacturing. Japan quickly became a technological powerhouse and became the world's second largest economy, having been overtaken by China recently.

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