Masahisa Fujita; Nobuaki Hamaguchi; Yoshihiro Kameyama

The book examines Japan’s experience through the lens of spatial economics, focusing on how economic geography, infrastructure, and regional policy have shaped development and post-crisis recovery. It highlights lessons from Japan’s responses to natural disasters and economic shocks, emphasizing strategies for resilience and sustainable growth under the concept of “building back better”.

With clear and insightful analysis, this book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, and policymakers interested in regional development, urban planning, and economic resilience. It offers practical lessons drawn from Japan’s experience for shaping a more sustainable and adaptive future

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Opac: Spatial Economics For Building Back Better: The Japanese Experience