Why are USA and Japan the leading countries in today's economy?

Answer by  trailergirl (57)

The US and Japan are countries with people who are not afraid to work, and both are countries with liberal economic policies. Superior work ethic combined with superior economic viability allows for those countries to be superior in GDP.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

The United States has about 300 million people and a high-per capita income, making it the largest economy per person and one of the largest in the word. Japan has about 100 million people and as high per-capita income as the US.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

Both the United States and Japan have large populations with a high gross domestic product per person - thus having the highest TOTAL GDP as well.

Answer by  km8738 (1917)

USA and Japan have amassed a large amount of intellectual and capital property. This means they have the ability to invent and manufacture things quickly.