Below are a number of articles which review and/or analyse the status of the Japanes economy and the real life implications for markets and business.They have been written by Vincent Musumeci, a 1999 BEc student.

Is the cancer spreading? (March 1999)

No room to move: The double edged sword of Japanese economic reform (June 1999)

The graying of Japanese society (Sept 1999)

Hammer & Nail: The role of the education system in the development of modern Japan (Oct 1999)

 

Special Papers:

Japan's Bubble Economy: Lessons Learnt

A paper about the economic bubble period during the end of the 1980s. The reasons for the creation of the bubble as well as the reasons for the bursting of the bubble are discussed. Also, some general remedies and reforms that need to be undertaken with regards to governance structures are suggested in order to prevent a repeat occurance.

Japan's Big Bang and the new Millenium

An article about the reform of the Japanese financial system and the future of the Japanese economy. This paper was submitted to the University of Illinois Undergraduate Journal of Economics (UAUJE)