Japan as a model industrialize
With the Japanese economy being viewed as one of the most prominent, industrialized economies in the world, it is vital that one considers all of the requirements of a highly industrialized society, and not base their judgments solely on economic output. Through an analysis of Japan's reliance on her government to regulate her economy, it will be established that she cannot compete in the global market. Furthermore, it will be demonstrated that according to Alexander Gerschenkron's theory alluding to industrialization, Japan has not developed in a manner that will allow her to prosper. Lastly, the fact that Japan depends on technological borrowing supports Gerschenkron's theory for late industrializers. When examining all of these aspects as a whole, it is obvious that when referring to Alexander Gerschenkron's theory regarding industrialization, Japan cannot be classified as a model industrialized nation, as she possesses the characteristics of a late industrializer with a weak economic capacity. Japan's reliance on her government to regulate both trading practices and business operations reflects unfair protectionism and her inability to compete in the global market. This will be validated through an analysis of the role of
To further verify Japan's reliance on her government, an experience that a U.S lamp manufacturer - Lite Lamp encountered while trying to do business in Japan will be described. In 1993 the U.S lamp manufacturer - Lite Lamp attempted to import and distribute its lamps in Japan. During the initial paperwork the owner was told that his business would not be allowed to operate in Japan, as she does not allow any business to be one hundred percent (100%) foreign owned. After careful investigation the owner pointed out that his wife was of Japanese descent and thus he was entitled to have his business operate in Japan. After finding several buyers, Lite Lamps began to import its lamps, coincidentally the government operated inspection committee took over nine months to inspect the crate of lamps forcing Lite Lamps to lose its customers and leave the Japanese market. (Leclerc, 1997:7) This situation implies that the Japanese are afraid of American; or any other foreign competition, as they (Japanese) prevented Lite Lamps from entering their market. This ultimately reflects Japan's insecurity as a nation and her inability to compete in the global economy without the leadership of her government. The strongest indictor of Japan's inability to be classified as a model industrialized nation is her dependence upon technological borrowing. This will be confirmed by the fact that Japan's education system merely provides students with the ability to read and write, but not think. Furthermore, the experience of the small Canadian firm-Fusion Systems will be examined and it will be verified that Japan does not create new technologies, she steals them. Lastly, a case study in regards to the infamous TV cartel will be examined and it will once again be validated that Japan does not have the ability to invent new technologies. Together, these validations will support Gerschenkron's theory for late industrializers and consequently the fact that Japan cannot be regarded as an industrialized model will be justified.
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