This text comprises 55 selections by economists, political scientists, anthropologists, business consultants, and others, which together give an unparalleled insight into the inner workings of the Japanese industrial system.
The term 'Japan, Incorporated, ' often used to characterize Japan's political economy, conjures up images of a big and ubiquitous state, instinctively distrustful of laissiz-faire capitalism and reliant on centralized planning and administrative guidance for control.
