Author Description

This remarkable and innovative guide to Japanese economic statistics describes the major statistical series on both the real and the monetary economy of Japan. Issued by government agencies as well as private companies, the statistics provide a complete statistical picture of Japan's economy. This information has never before been available in the English language. The statistics are methodically presented and explained in nontechnical language and hundreds of tables and graphs. Not only do the authors present the results, but they also create a clear and precise account of their meaning and importance. The authors also provide explanations of the interrelationships between the statistics and a description of the role each statistic plays in a macroeconomic context. This fully up-to-date reference will be indispensable for anyone interested in the Japanese economy or comparative economic systems.