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Arthritic Japan : the slow pace of economic reform /

In the late 1980s, Japan's strong economic performance put it on a the verge of becoming a major player in regional and global affairs. But nearly a decade of economic stagnation, a mounting of bad debts, and a continuing stream of scandals have tarnished the country's distinctive economic...

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Bibliographic Details
Call Number:Libro Electrónico
Main Author: Lincoln, Edward J.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:Inglés
Published: Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2001.
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Table of Contents:
  • Introduction : Background. Outline
  • The postwar economic system : Banking bias and horizontal keiretsu. Corporate governance. Vertical keiretsu. Restrained price conpetition. Labor markets. Industrial policy. Attractiveness. Interconnections. Conclusion
  • The argument for change : The macroeconomic spur to change. Inefficiencies. Inherent flaws. Globalization. Conclusion
  • Vested interests : The rural sector. Lifetime employees. Government workers. The construction sector. The distribution sector. Small manufacturing firms. Homeowners. Conclusion
  • Consistency with society : Social features. Implications for the economic system. Conclusion
  • Weak outcomes: Deregulation. Administrative reform. Continuing government role in the economy. Private-sector restructuring. Conclusion
  • Implications for American policy : Implications for bilateral economic relations. Diplomatic-political relations. Security. Conclusion
  • Notes
  • Index.