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Economic Reform in Japan
Can the Japanese Change?
9781840645095 Edward Elgar Publishing
While many Western economists forcefully urge the Japanese to become more like the US, there are other academics who have registered strong reservations to such a simplistic solution. In this volume, noted scholars take opposing positions on key issues including financial reform, corporate change and international trade. The editor contributes a thought-provoking introduction which also presents an overview of the topic. The papers gathered here present an opportunity for readers to consider the underlying conflicts in Japan’s economy and society that makes choosing a new direction such a difficult proposition.
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At the start of a new century, Japan finds itself confronted with an economic challenge that is unlike any it has faced since the end of World War II. Most commentators agree that Japan has to change. The issue is the form and direction that such a change must take.
While many Western economists forcefully urge the Japanese to become more like the US, there are other academics who have registered strong reservations to such a simplistic solution. In this volume, noted scholars take opposing positions on key issues including financial reform, corporate change and international trade. The editor contributes a thought-provoking introduction which also presents an overview of the topic. The papers gathered here present an opportunity for readers to consider the underlying conflicts in Japan’s economy and society that makes choosing a new direction such a difficult proposition.
Economic Reform in Japan is a coherent and eminently readable book designed to provoke further discussion amongst scholars and researchers of Japan and East Asia, economists, political scientists and sociologists.
While many Western economists forcefully urge the Japanese to become more like the US, there are other academics who have registered strong reservations to such a simplistic solution. In this volume, noted scholars take opposing positions on key issues including financial reform, corporate change and international trade. The editor contributes a thought-provoking introduction which also presents an overview of the topic. The papers gathered here present an opportunity for readers to consider the underlying conflicts in Japan’s economy and society that makes choosing a new direction such a difficult proposition.
Economic Reform in Japan is a coherent and eminently readable book designed to provoke further discussion amongst scholars and researchers of Japan and East Asia, economists, political scientists and sociologists.
Critical Acclaim
‘These lively, thoughtful and provocative essays by Ron Dore and other substantial scholars provide important insights, while reflecting quite divergent views as to how Japan should reform its economic institutions. While change in Japan is inevitable, desirable and indeed occurring, there is no consensus on the outcomes, or whether Japan will converge to the Anglo-American model. These and related themes makes this a stimulating read.’
– Hugh T. Patrick, Columbia University, US
– Hugh T. Patrick, Columbia University, US
Contributors
Contributors: J.C. Abegglen, R. Dore, C. Freedman, N. Gaston, K. Hamada, A. Ikeo, K. Ikeo, M. Itoh, M. Masuda, E. Mauskopf, C.R. McKenzie, M. Noland, M. Wakatsuki
Contents
Contents: Part I: Necessary Change or Shameless Surrender? Economic Reform in Japan Part II: The Fine Art of Financial Incompetence Part III: Japanese Firms: Happy Families or Anonymous Corporate Structures? Part IV: Producing a More Japan-Friendly World Index
