4. Japan: Of Change and Resistance

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Tables and Figures ix
4. Preface and Acknowledgments xi
5. 1. Political Entrepreneurs and the Corporate Restructuring Dilemma 1
6. 2. A Story of Change and Divergence 30
7. 3. France: Effective but "Shameful" Reforms 64
8. 4. Japan: Of Change and Resistance 104
9. 5. Korea: Systemic Transformation 156
10. 6. Political Entrepreneurs and the Great Transformation of the Automobile Industry 180
11. Conclusion: From Social Contract to Golden Bargain? 206
12. Appendix: Evaluation of Corporate Reform Intensity in France, Japan, Korea, and Germany 223
13. References 233
14. Index 249