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Book Talk: Japan and the Growth-Equity-Small Government Impossible Triangle book talk

Book Talk: Japan and the Growth-Equity-Small Government Impossible Triangle book talk In-Person

Jun Saito will discuss his book 'Japan and the Growth-Equity-Small Government Impossible Triangle' (Routledge, 2024).

This volume examines and analyzes the current situation of, and the future prospects for, the Japanese economy, particularly in the context of inequality. The country's economy is facing the ageing and the shrinking of its popula- tion, both of which will reduce the potential growth rate, which has already become very low. 

By introducing a new policy framework, namely the 'Equity-Growth-Small Government Impossible Triangle', based on reviewing, comparing and contrasting the policies of the United States, the Nordic economies and Japan, the book proposes a policy direction that could be pursued by Japan. If Japan wants to sustain growth while preventing inequality to widen and preserve an egalitarian society, there is no other choice but to further promote globalization and innovation and, at the same time, surrender preserving a small government by reforming itself to become a dynamic and resilient welfare state. 

The volume will be an invaluable resource for students, professionals and researchers with an interest in economics, inequality, the Japanese economy and comparative economic policies. 

Date:
Thursday, May 30, 2024
Time:
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Time Zone:
Japan, Korea (change)
Location:
Room 609
Campus:
Temple University Japan
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