Evaluation of the priority production system in Japan after World War II: Importance of price stability A period of strong economic expansion known as the “Asian Miracle” ensued in the aftermath of World War II, characterized by a “flying geese” pattern of development. This began in the 1960s with high growth in Japan, followed by economic take-off in other Asian countries.
Historian Ambeth Ocampo chronicles this storied journey in our coffee table book, YAMAN: History and Heritage in Philippine Money, where he emphasizes, “Filipinos have to be reminded that they carry history in their pockets.” Today, Professor Ambeth will walk us through the history of money and how it plays into our unfolding story as a nation. We will also get to hear from Atty.