Japan's remarkable economic growth in the 20^th century was a result of _____.

A) heavy imports of primary products from South Asian countries.
B) a growth in education,leading to a ready acceptance of technology.
C) a rise in the price of oil as Japan is an oil-rich country
D) migration of workers from Japan.
E) an increase in employment in the agricultural sector.

Japan's remarkable economic growth in the 20th century was largely attributed to its focus on education, which led to a high level of technological innovation and development. This allowed Japan to become a global leader in industries such as automotive manufacturing and electronics. Heavy imports of primary products, a rise in oil prices, migration of workers, and an increase in employment in the agricultural sector may have played some role in Japan's economy, but education and technology were the primary factors driving its growth.