Arthritic Japan : the slow pace of economic reform / Edward J. Lincoln.
| Author/creator | Lincoln, Edward J. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Washington, D.C. : Brookings Institution Press, ©2001. |
| Description | xii, 247 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2001004200 |
| ISBN | 0815700741 |
| ISBN | 0815700733 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | HC462.95 .L56 2001 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |