United States-Japan: An Economic View
Abstract
The Cold War is over, the communist threat is gone and the global community has shifted from a bipolar to a multipolar world. Old alliances established as security against the threat are in question. The need for the United States to expend military resources abroad are not as clear cut as they once were. The American people focus inward on their standard of living, the economy, and overall well-being. The strains of trade deficits are tearing at the long established relationship between the United States and Japan. This paper addresses economic relations, focusing on the causes of the economic imbalance between the United States and Japan since World War II. There are many sources available that identify, empirically, the extent of this economic imbalance. The paper outlines the causes that led to this imbalance and discusses the effects it has on the economic welfare of the United States and the future relationship with Japan. The paper focuses on the macro-level economic issues and does not consider the specific industries or commodities where imbalance occurs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1995
- Accession Number
- ADA328952
Entities
People
- Walter F. Wall Jr
Organizations
- Air War College