In his final work, one that distills decades of research and thought, a distinguished economic thinker turned social scientist and philosopher confronts three c

In his final work, Murakami confronts three crucial questions: How and in what form can a harmonious and stable post-cold-war world order be created? How can th

Nine essays critically evaluate Murakami's sanguine vision for the future which is sustained by "polymorphic liberalism," a new type of liberalism that reflects

After seven long years of economic malaise, it is clear that something has gone awry in Japan. Unless Japan undertakes sweeping reform, official forecasts now w

This book is invaluable for students and researchers studying the economies of Japan and other East Asian countries as well as all those interested in patterns