3/3 "We can learn other lessons from Japan’s experience, not least that no growth model lasts forever, financial bubbles are dangerous and uncomfortable structural change can be very painful to implement."

2/3 "He notes, rightly, that a growth model built on high savings and heavy investment in a globally competitive manufacturing sector runs into diminishing returns. There are lessons in that for China."

Here's what Martin says about "A Modern Economic History of Japan: Sho Ga Nai (It Is What It Is)" by Russell Jones:

1/3 "Jones, a veteran professional macroeconomist, has had long experience of Japan. In this excellent book, he asks what happened to the “rising sun” of four decades ago?"

Great to see not one but two LPP books there, Ellie. We really hope you enjoy them!

Thanks for this, Gavin. We really hope you enjoy the books!

"Brat summer giving way to Platformland autumn" is simply brilliant. A strapline for the second edition!

Sorry about that Martin. We only had enough stickers, etc., for 200ish of the 400ish preorders, and it seems like you were unlucky. I hope the book is good enough to help you forget about the misfortune!

Hi Ella. If you decide to pick up more books in the series, drop us a line via our website and we'll do you a deal!

Thanks for your kind words, Owen. We think it's a must-read too, unsurprisingly!

Lovely isn't it?!

I make a decent cup of tea too!

Thanks to both of you for the kind words. LPP always aims to please.

Hello Nick. Apologies if that has caused confusion. When we stuff the envelope and put your book in the post, we mark it as fulfilled through SumUp, which handled your order. It emailed you, obviously, but I can see why it's unclear what's happening. Your book is on its way.