Zaibatsu were large Japanese business conglomerates that played a significant role in the country's economy from the late 19th century until World War II. Typically family-owned, these entities combined various industries, including banking, manufacturing, and trade, exerting substantial influence over Japan's industrial landscape. Prominent examples include Mitsui, Mitsubishi, and Sumitomo, which contributed to Japan's rapid modernization and economic growth. After World War II, the Allied occupation dismantled these conglomerates to promote competition and reduce monopolistic practices.
A zaibatsu is a Japanese term for a monetary clique or conglomerate.
The Zaibatsu was a large financial and industrial corporation owned by rich and powerful Japanese families.
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Zaibatsu were large conglomerate corporations in Japan that emerged during the late 19th century and dominated the economy until the end of World War II. Typically family-owned, these powerful business entities controlled various industries, including banking, manufacturing, and shipping. The most notable zaibatsu included Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, and Yasuda. Following the war, the Allied occupation dismantled many zaibatsu to promote economic decentralization and prevent monopolistic practices.
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Shigeaki Yasuoka has written: 'Ownership and management of family businesses' -- subject(s): Management, Family corporations 'Mistui zaibatsu shi' -- subject(s): History, Mitsui Zaibatsu
It's a historical term for a finanical clique.
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