The Japanese Economy Then, Now, and Beyond

The Japanese Economy--Then, Now, and Beyond provides an overview of the contemporary Japanese economy, explaining where Japan's economy stands at present, the changes in the economy's idiosyncratic features, and the challenges that lie ahead. A major feature of this book is the frequent references to the extent to which Japanese experiences and business practices differ from those in other major economies. This gives readers an international perspective when understanding the Japanese economy. While discussions in the book are based on standard economic theory and analyses, no formal economics training is presupposed. In fact, readers who routinely read economic and business news will find the whole text easy to comprehend without stumbling on technical analyses.