How Japan Destroyed Its Own Economy

How Japan Destroyed Its Own Economy

Japan used to have one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. In the 1980s, its real estate and stock markets were booming. But everything changed. This video explains how Japan’s asset bubble burst, how bad policy decisions led to long-term deflation, and why the Japanese economy has struggled to recover for over 30 years.

We break down Japan’s economic crash, the role of the Bank of Japan, interest rates, zombie companies, and why prices in Japan have stayed the same for decades. Learn what went wrong — and why it still matters today.

📌 Topics covered:
– Japan’s asset bubble in the 1980s
– Why housing prices skyrocketed
– How the bubble burst and led to a recession
– Deflation and low consumer spending
– Japan’s “Lost Decades” explained
– What other countries can learn from Japan

Chapters:
0:00 Japan’s Economy Explained
0:51 Japan’s 1980s Bubble
1:47 How Japan’s Economy Collapsed
3:19 What Japan’s Lost Decades Can Teach Us

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