Confronting income inequality in Japan : a comparative analysis of causes, consequences, and reform / Toshiaki Tachibanaki.

Author/creator Tachibanaki, Toshiaki, 1943-
Format Book
Publication InfoCambridge, Mass. : MIT Press, ©2005.
Descriptionviii, 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Supplemental ContentTable 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 noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. [221]-229) and index.
LCCN 2005050462
ISBN0262201585 (alk. paper)
ISBN9780262201582 (alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks HC465 .I5 T3 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold