The Japanese Economy, vol 1

Takatoshi Ito ()

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Abstract: A comparative perspective and an analytic approach grounded in mainstream economics distinguish this broad, accessible introduction to the Japanese economy. Throughout, Ito utilizes standard economic concepts in comparing Japan with the United States in terms of economic performances, underlying institutions, and government policies. Referring to cultural factors where appropriate, Ito subjects the basic facts about the Japanese economy to modern theoretical and empirical scrutiny, discussing macroeconomic growth, business cycles, monetary and fiscal policies, industrial structures and policies, the labor market, saving and investment, and international trade and finance. Ito reviews relevant aspects of Japan's history before launching into a broad analysis of the country's markets and its economic policies. He concludes with a look at such contemporary economic issues as the Japanese distribution system, Japanese asset prices, and US-Japan trade conflicts.

Keywords: japanese economy; government policies; economic performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: E32 E52 F0 F1 F3 J0 L0 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1991
Edition: 1
ISBN: 0-262-09029-5
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