“According to the International Monetary Fund, the U.S. led the world in 2008 with GDP of $14.441 trillion, followed by Japan at $4.910 trillion. China was right behind with $4.327 trillion. The IMF estimates that in 2010, China will surpass Japan in GDP.”
Source: Diplomatic retooling needed in face of China
By MASAMI ITO
The Japan Times: Friday, Jan. 1, 2010
http://search.japantimes.co.jp/print/nn20100101a3.html
May 02, 2011
Japanese customers see economy at $4.910 trillion dollars in 2008
Labels: Finance, Statistics