Cover
Title
Copyright
Contents
Preface
Chapter 1: Government-Business Relationships in Global Competition
The Automobile Industry
Perspectives on Government-Business Relationships
The Domestic Perspective
The Japan Perspective
Conclusion
The Meiji Era
The Early Entrepreneurs
The Military Subsidy Program
The Arrival of Ford and General Motors
Impact of the Early Era
Economic and Political Context
The "Isuzu" Standardized Car
The Emergence of Toyota and Nissan
The Automobile Manufacturing Law
Wartime Controls
Conclusion
Postwar Situation
Early Reorganization
SCAP Automobile Policy
MCFs Five-Year Plan
The Reconstruction Finance Bank
The Dodge Line
The Toyota Reorganization
The Korean War Boom
Conclusion
Introduction
Domestic Opposition
The Import Problem
Foreign Capital
Policy Actions To Support Passenger Car Development
Protective Measures
Developmental Measures
Conclusion
Introduction
The People's Car Project
Other Public Policies
The Industry's Early Development
Technology Tieups
Operation Roll-Up
Machinery Promotion Act
Parts Company Mergers
Conclusion
Arrangements for Liberalization
Reorganization Plans
The Selection
The Three Group Concept
Industry Reaction
Special Measures Law for the Promotion of Designated Industries
Preparation for Capital Liberalization
The Merger Movement
The U.S.-Japan Negotiations
Conclusion
Foreign Capital Tieups
The Mazda Bailout
Emission Control
The Export Takeoff
Export Promotion
Export Tension
Development of the Automobile Issue
The Voluntary Export Restraint Agreement
Impact of the Restraints
Conclusion
Chapter 8: Conclusion
Cultural and Historical Lessons
Administrative Rules
Competitiveness
Economic Importance
Summary
Competitive Implications
Policy Implications
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index