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The Economic Implications of Japanese Colonial Policy in Korea
Abstract
This article examines Japanese colonial policy in Korea and how it affected the economic realities and lifestyles of people in Japan and Korea. I argue that Japanese colonial policy in Korea led to unprecedented economic growth, but that Koreans were disadvantaged due to institutional discrimination. As a result, there was an increasing gap in living standards. Japanese capitalists and companies were given preferential treatment, which also led to a deterioration of the agricultural livelihoods of Japan. In summary, colonial policy compromised the livelihoods of both Koreans and Japanese farmers.
How to Cite:
Dergay, A., 2020. The Economic Implications of Japanese Colonial Policy in Korea. Knowles Review of Economic History, 1(1), pp.71–86.
Published on
25 Jun 2020.
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