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Examples of Developmental States
The developmental state model has been successfully implemented by several East Asian economies, which are often cited as primary examples. These include:
- South Korea: Known for its government-led industrialization drive in partnership with large conglomerates (chaebol).
- Japan: Particularly its post-WWII rapid economic growth, guided by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI).
- China: Its 'socialist market economy' functions as a modern developmental state, with strong state-led strategic planning and state-owned enterprises.
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