The Fairness Debate in U.S.-Japan Economic Relations
Abstract
The increasing economic interdependence between Japan and the United States constitutes an important and generally positive development in the global economic system. The greater availability of investment capital, joint ventures between Japanese and American corporations, and higher quality goods and services have benefited citizens of both societies. Nevertheless, charges and countercharges about unfairness in bilateral economic relations appear to be a growing threat to the U.S.-Japan relationship. The stakes cannot be overstated. The two countries account for nearly two-fifths of the world's gross national product. The NichiBei (Japan/American) economy will remain one of the main engines of global economic growth for the foreseeable future; any developments that threaten to undermine it would have enormous consequences for the future of the international economy.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1991
- Accession Number
- ADA253101
Entities
People
- Loren Yager
- Mark Peterson
- Michael Shires
- Roger Benjamin
Organizations
- RAND Corporation