Trade and Investment in the 1990s

by Sato, Ryuzo; Ramachandran, Rama V.; Aronson, Myra

• ISBN13: 9780814706411
• ISBN10: 081470641X
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1996-04-01
• Publisher: New York Univ Pr

Summary

The recent earthquake in Kobe posed an unexpected threat to Japan's future as a leader in world trade and investment. In the aftermath of such an event, Japan--U.S. relations are likely to become increasingly important as Japan seeks to rebuild itself and encourage international investment.Trade and Investment in the 1990s provides crucial insight on the future of Japan--U.S. relations. Presenting views of such distinguished economists as Nobel Laureate Paul A. Samuelson, this volume covers such topics as Japan--U.S. relations under the Clinton Administration, trade negotiations, international competition and investment, and recent economic and financial trends. A compilation of recent lectures sponsored by The Center for Japan-U.S. Business and Economic Studies at New York University, this volume is sure to be of use to all those interested in the critical relationship between Japan and the U.S.

Table of Contents

Preface
Bilateral Relations under New Administrations in Japan and the U.S. (September 23, 1993)	p. 3
Trade Negotiations and Agreements: A Trend toward Further Liberalization (October 18, 1993)	p. 43
International Competitiveness in High-Technology Industries (December 8, 1993)	p. 73
Recent Developments in International Financial Markets: Implications to Japan and the United States (February 15, 1994)	p. 103
Financial Developments in Europe, Japan, and the United States: Problems and Prospects (April 11, 1994)	p. 127
International Investment: The Japan-U.S. Dimension (April 20, 1994)	p. 165
Recent Economic and Financial Trends Affecting Japan and the United States (March 8, 1993)	p. 191
Recent Economic Trends and Japan-U.S. Relations under the Clinton Administration (March 8, 1994)	p. 243
Speaker Profiles	p. 275
Index	p. 287
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