Internationalization, Corporate Preferences and Commercial Policy in Japan FROM THE PUBLISHER
This book examines the relationship between the enhanced internationalization of corporate activities and the evolution of corporate policy preferences, and the impact of this relationship on the process of trade and investment policies in Japan." "The book also sheds light on business-government relations in Japan. A new perspective on the issue of Japan's trade relations and the opening of its market by highlighting the evolving preferences of Japanese corporation is presented." "Based on various sources, including government and industrial reports, newspaper articles and intensive interviews, the book provides much new and valuable information about business-government relations, industrial organizations, and policy making the implementation processes in Japan.
SYNOPSIS
While a crucial element in understanding a state's trade policy formulation is the study of corporate preferences, previous studies on anti-protectionist policies have focused on Western countries. Case studies of the Japanese automobile and electronics industries, and of Keidanrenthe country's main big business federation support the author's argument linking Japan's expanding multinational corporate operations and alliances to market liberalization at home and abroad. Textile producers, however, have adopted a more protectionist stance. Further comparative research is called for across industries and countries. Several chapters in modified form have appeared in academic journals. Yoshimatsu is with the International Centre for the Study of East Asian Development in Kitakyushu, Japan. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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