Japan, Inc.: Introduction to Japanese Economics (The Comic Book)
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (790 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0520062892 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 320 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
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But our hero Mr. Will our hero prevail?Thus begins the first episode of this rollicking yet incisive introduction to the world economy from the Japanese point of view. They are burning Japanese cars in Detroit. Kudo fears that offshore production will devastate the numerous local subcontractors of Toyosan, leading to a hollowing out of the auto industry in Japan, leaving only a financial shell. The American color TV industry has already suffered such a fate. Ultimately, the employees at Toyosan Motors demonstrate that the success of the Japanese economy will not depend on natural resources or politics but on business practices that are ethical, socially responsible, and forward-looking.. When the comic book was first published in Japan, it was an immediate best-seller, selling over 550,000 copies in less than a year.The stories in the book reflect Japan's national mood during the "Japanese miracle" and into the 1980s economic bubble: apprehension and optimism jostle one another, and there is a sense of national self-pity. Other episodes treat the appreciation of the yen, the impact of the 1970s oil shocks, deficit financing, the internationalization of business and banking, and the post-industrial future of Japan and the Pacific Rim.The book is an English edition of volume 1 of Manga Nihon keizai nyumon, originally published in 1986 by Nihon Keizai Shimbun, the Japanese equivalent of the Wall Street Journal. It is ba
Japan, Inc by Shotaro Ishinomori Ever wonder how Toyota spells out a 100 year business plan while Intel keeps giving investors quarterly advisories? Shotaro Ishinomori gives an interesting perspective on Japan's economic problems and the ensuing volatility. In Japan, comic book artists often strive to achieve intellectual respectability. Hence comic books are very common among white-collar workers. Two characters- Tsugawa and Kudo are used to illustrate various economic realities such as global trade disputes, appreciation of the yen with respect to the dollar, 1973 oil crisis, deficit financing, and corporate speculative financing. Tsugawa represents a capitali. Jeffrey A.Harrison said Great intro and then some. I found this to be an excellent intro into Japanese economics Not the mathematical statistics etc, but just an overview of the surrounding information without making you go crazy deep.. Vincenzo Francis said Interesting read (for fun of course). This manga is very fun, especially for those who already have extensive knowledge in Japanese/American politics, cultures, and economics. For those of you who don't know, its about the lives of workers in the Japanese automobile industry and the tensions, hopes and dreams felt in Japan during the 1980s. This manga captures the essence of the long passed era, and is always a fun read.
Language Notes Text: English, Japanese (translation)