Economic Planning Agency (Japan)

The Economic Planning Agency (EPA) was a Japanese government body established in 1949 to formulate and coordinate economic policies. Its main role was to analyze economic conditions, project future trends, and develop strategies to promote growth and stability in Japan's economy. The EPA helped shape industrial policy and manage economic challenges, especially during Japan's rapid post-war growth. It aimed to balance various sectors of the economy and ensure effective resource allocation. In 2001, the agency was dissolved, and its functions were absorbed into other governmental departments as part of administrative reforms.