Arthritic Japan : the slow pace of economic reform / Edward J. Lincoln.
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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Brookings Institution Press,
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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.