Confronting income inequality in Japan : a comparative analysis of causes, consequences, and reform / Toshiaki Tachibanaki.
| Author/creator | Tachibanaki, Toshiaki, 1943- |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Cambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2005. |
| Description | viii, 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Supplemental Content | Table of contents only |
| Subjects |
| Contents | 1. Rising higher income inequality in Japan and elsewhere -- 2. History of income distribution in postwar Japan -- 3. Causes of rising inequality -- 4. Wealth distribution and intergenerational transfers -- 5. Equality of opportunity and equality of outcome -- 6. Policy recommendations for some efficiency and equity trade-offs -- 7. Concluding remarks |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. [221]-229) and index. |
| LCCN | 2005050462 |
| ISBN | 0262201585 (alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 9780262201582 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC465 .I5 T3 2005 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |