The authors contend that Japanese firms are successful because they are innovative--and not merely masters of imitation as some think--and because they create n

In a world where the only certainty is uncertainty, the one sure source of lasting competitive advantage is knowledge. The best companies survive by consistentl

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These two volumes analyze Japan from the Knowledge Economy perspective, covering a wide range of sectoral issues in development including the macro economic fra