The "Japanese Miracle

question 5

Multiple Choice

The "Japanese Miracle"

• A) began with the creation of the Tokyo Stock Exchange in 1948.
• B) had its roots in the initial policy decisions made during the Meiji reform period.
• C) refers to the fact that Hokkaido was not damaged by atomic blasts.
• D) led to the establishment of a socialist economy.
• E) successfully completely abolished all social and gender discrimination.

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