The MIT Encyclopedia of the Japanese Economy - 2nd Edition

The MIT Encyclopedia of the Japanese Economy was the first English-language encyclopedia to cover all major aspects of Japan's postwar economy. The second edition has been fully revised and expanded, and includes previously unpublished data as well as coverage of recent developments in the economy. The definitional entries concisely explain major economic concepts and include translations of Japanese economic terms and cross references to the longer topical essays. The 180 topical essays cover banks, financial systems, major industries, corporate groups, management practices, labor unions, international trade and investments, government economic policies, and more. They also include comprehensive statistics, American and Japanese views on economic relations between the two countries, and suggestions for further reading. A new index contains names of major companies. Booknews A comprehensive guide to the major economic and business aspects of postwar Japan, defining basic concepts and terms from Administrative guidance (gyosei shido) to the Zenshinren Bank. Topics include banks, major industries, financial systems, management practices, labor organizations, international trade and investment, and government economic policies. Some 150 topical essays, with comprehensive statistics, address major subjects, while some 200 short definitional entries give translations and cross-references for important Japanese economic terms. No pronunciations of Japanese terms. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)