Small-Scale Industry in Japan

Abstract

I. The rôle of small-scale industry: the prewar situation, 578; productivity, 582; trends, 584; war-time changes, 586; the social context, 592. — II. Prospects for large-scale industry: effect of air raids, 593; occupation policies, 593; other unfavorable factors, 594; the textile industry, 596. — III. Prospects for small-scale industry: advantages of small-scale plants, 597; obstacles to survival, 599. — IV. Implications: absorption of labor, 601; development of a strong middle class, 602; needed reforms, 602; the labor movement, 603; occupation policies, 603.