The Enigma of Japanese Power: People and Politics in a Stateless NationA full-scale examination of the inner workings of Japan's political and industrial system. From the Trade Paperback edition. |
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... firms - provide cheap labour , and in times of economic downturn absorb much of the shock . When the yen doubled in ... firms in the face of economic vicissitudes is of vital importance to the formidable international competitiveness of ...
... firms - provide cheap labour , and in times of economic downturn absorb much of the shock . When the yen doubled in ... firms in the face of economic vicissitudes is of vital importance to the formidable international competitiveness of ...
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People and Politics in a Stateless Nation Karel Van Wolferen. firm Firm culmination of a process that began long ... firms belonging to their conglomerates . 63 The post - war apotheosis of the manager has led to the almost complete ...
People and Politics in a Stateless Nation Karel Van Wolferen. firm Firm culmination of a process that began long ... firms belonging to their conglomerates . 63 The post - war apotheosis of the manager has led to the almost complete ...
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... firms , because it stipulates punitive action in cases of dumping only when there is clear harm to US industry . In the years that it takes to litigate a dumping case , the Japanese competitor is able to supplant the US firms . 69 ...
... firms , because it stipulates punitive action in cases of dumping only when there is clear harm to US industry . In the years that it takes to litigate a dumping case , the Japanese competitor is able to supplant the US firms . 69 ...
Contents
The Elusive State | 25 |
An Inescapable Embrace | 50 |
Servants of the System | 82 |
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