Japan's High Prices Some Causes and Their Relationship to Trade Policy

Format:

Book

Government document

Author/Creator:

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Cost and standard of living.

Economic policy.

International trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Contained In:

ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection

Place of Publication:

[Washington, D.C.] [publisher not identified] 1988

Summary:

Examines some measures of the Japanese price level and explores link between high prices and Japanese trade barriers. Provides international price comparisons, and considers reasons for disparity between Japanese living standards and income levels. Summarizes explanations related to import barriers, entrenched interests, economic policy, and Japanese culture. Covers Japanese policy debate over trade policy, focusing on adverse effects of imports on domestic producers and employment

Notes:

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Microfiche version Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. Japan's High Prices

Publisher Number:

CRS-1988-ECN-0164

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