The point still stands that there was growth per capita. Given that, different economies have different growth rates just like different companies do. The US ha

The point still stands that there was growth per capita. Given that, different economies have different growth rates just like different companies do. The US has many advantages to attract growth that other countries do not have. Consider just the fact that the growth since the 80's has been dominated by the financial sector, the reserve currency status certainly helps. Other large sectors like agriculture and natural resources/energy, Japan has no answer for.