Blindside: Why Japan Is Still on Track to Overtake the U.S. by the Year 2000

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In the first four years of this decade, Japanese exports rose 32%, the yen rose 27%, and Japanese employers created a net 3.2 million jobs. Though Japan is now the world's largest manufacturing economy, Fingelton argues that Americans are still underestimating the country's economic prowess.

"... a crisp, well- written, well-executed alarum." -- New York Times Book Review

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An Eye Opener.......2004-04-26

I was speaking to a friend of mine who is in the insurance sector in Tokyo. During the course of our discussion, we came to the topic of economic slump and how people who visit Tokyo on business are led to believe that the slump is much larger and more devastating than what the press reports.
My friend laughed it off and said the Japanese are good artists of deception and he went on to give me an example. India ( like most developing countries of the region ) takes loans from ADB. apparently ADB is funded by Ministry of Finance, Japan to a large extent. Now an ADB loan is used for infrastructure development like say laying of roads.
Japanese cos. are given the contract for providing the raw material and equipment for the same like Mitsubishi Tar and Sumitomo cement and so on citing that Indian cos are below par for such raw material ( its a different matter that L & T cement is used in construction of airports in many countries )

Finally for the repayment of the loans, the Japanese Govt formally issues a soft loan to repay the ADB debt. In the larger scenario not only has the govt benefitted from this but Japanese cos also are benefitted in the longer run. So the money given out as loan by the govt reaches Japan through the Keiretsus.

A lot of this may not be available in the open to be proved but is definitely the source of speculation and thus may never be proved.

On reading Blindside such practices only come out in the open.

Overall, one of the best books i have read - both in fiction as well as non-fiction.

Brilliant analysis of a World beating economic system.......2002-02-24

Brilliant analysis of a World beating economic system
Reviewer: Patrick Walsh from Amsterdam, North Holland The Netherlands
Don't pay any attention to the detractors of this author.
He lives in Japan.
He has worked as a successful financial journalist around the world.
His correct forecasting of the Japanese economy is on record (e.g. Euromoney Magazine).
Has been widely praised (see two sites, unsustainable dot org and, fingleton dot net).
Check out the above dot org site for current articles from
this author.
You will be surprised at the articles on there that deal with the press, who widely report a slump in Japan that never seems to happen
- if Japan is in a slump, why such continued strong export performance in the hi-tech area?
Japan may have "crippling" debts, but you can be sure its not
foreign debt and,
therefore much less of a problem, unlike the USA which is burdened by a debt with a large foreign component.
Fingleton rightly points out in this book that the Japanese economy cannot be understood
without looking at it in terms of a big picture.
Read the content on the above sites, think a little,
read this book and, his more recent work "In Praise of Hard Industries" and, you will be a lot farther along the road to understanding where the World economy is going.

Brilliant analysis of a World beating economic system.......2002-02-24

Brilliant analysis of a World beating economic system
Reviewer: Patrick Walsh from Amsterdam, North Holland The Netherlands
Don't pay any attention to the detractors of this author.
He lives in Japan.
He has worked as a successful financial journalist around the world.
His correct forecasting of the Japanese economy is on record (e.g. Euromoney Magazine).
He has been widely praised (see two sites, unsustainable dot org and, fingleton dot net).
Check out the above dot org site for current articles from
this author.
You will be surprised at the articles on there that deal
with the press, who widely report a slump in Japan that
never seems to happen.
If Japan is in a slump, why such continued strong export performance in the hi-tech area?
Japan may have "crippling" debts, but you can be sure
its not foreign debt and,
therefore much less of a problem, unlike
the USA which is burdened by a debt with
a large foreign component.
Fingleton rightly points out in this book that
the Japanese economy cannot be understood
without looking at it in terms of a big picture.
Read the content on the above sites, think a little,
read this book and, his more recent work
"In Praise of Hard Industries" and, you will
be a lot farther along the road to understanding
where the World economy is going.

this one has not aged gracefully.......2001-09-18

In the late 1980s and early 1990s a number of journalistic books appeared which purported to explain how Japan was eating our lunch. "Blindside" is typical of the genre.

These books tended to be based on simplistic anecdote-based economics. Their starting point was Japan's strong postwar economic growth (exagerrated by Japan's asset price bubble of the late 1980s). They uncritically ascribed this to Japan's unique economic institutions or "the Japan model" and then extrapolated forward.

The subtitle of the book "why Japan is still on track to overtake the U.S. by the year 2000" hints that by the time this book was published in 1995 that something was going wrong. Indeed, by 1995, it was apparent to close watchers of the Japanese economy that something was seriously amiss, putting cheerleaders like author Eamonn Fingleton on the defensive. This one was past its "sell by" date the day it was published.

The intervening years have not treated Japan or this book gently. Rather than overtaking the U.S., Japan's economic performance between 1990-2000 was the worst decanal performance exhibited by any industrial country in the postwar period.

This book provides only inadvertant insight into why things went right in Japan for an extended period of time and then began going horribly wrong beginning around 1990.

this guy knows Japan.......2000-02-12

for anyone wishing to understand the Japanese economy and the people that make up that economy, this is the book. Fingleton gets beneath the surface-view of Japan that so many Westerners use to describe the country. those who label Fingleton as alarmist or racist follow the lead of typical Japanese thinking that equates criticism of the government's policies with anti-Japanese sentiment.

Fingleton has a deep respect for the Japanese government's ability to manipulate both its own citizens and the U.S. in order to strengthen its economy. The premise of the book is to reveal the mindset of the Japanese government and people so that Americans can better understand how they are viewed by Japanese and respond more adroitly to the challenges of the ever-expanding U.S.-Japan relations.

The most interesting part of the book are the 40 pages devoted to the history of U.S.-Japan relations in the chapter "The Will to Win".

If you need one book to give a well-documented overview of the Japanese economy, this is it!

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Executive Report on Strategies in Cape Verde, 2000 edition (Strategic Planning Series)
The Cape Verde Research Group , and The Cape Verde Research Group
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Cape Verde has recently come to the attention to global strategic planners. This report puts these executives on the fast track. Ten chapters provide: an overview of how to strategically access this important market, a discussion on economic fundamentals, marketing & distribution options, export and direct investment options, and full risk assessments (political, cultural, legal, human resources). Ample statistical benchmarks and comparative graphs are given.

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The determination of capital controls: Which role do exchange rate regimes play? [An article from: Journal of Banking and Finance]
J. von Hagen , and J. Zhou
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This digital document is a journal article from Journal of Banking and Finance, published by Elsevier in 2005. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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This paper investigates the role of exchange rate regime choices in the determination of capital controls in transition economies. We first use a simultaneous equations model to allow direct interactions between decisions on capital controls and on exchange rate regimes. We find that exchange rate regime choices strongly influence the imposition or removal of capital controls, but the feed-back effect is weak. We further estimate a single equation model for capital controls with exchange rate regime choices as independent variables, and we find that there is a hump-shaped relationship between exchange rate regime flexibility and capital control intensity.

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Exchange Rate Determination and Control
Dr Giorgio Nfa
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In 1992, the British pound plummeted through the floor of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM). For three full days during the Spring of 1993, speculators waged a vigorous assault on the French franc. National Banks across Europe deployed their massive reserves to maintain their currencies afloat. Some countries' currencies failed to float above the ERM; others' succeeded. br br With the determinants of exchange rates inducing cognitive failure in some quarters (why did the franc succeed, where the pound failed?), Italian economist Giorgio Radaelli examines lucidly the causes of the fluctuations in exchange rates. Drawing upon the recent monetary history of G7 countries, Radaelli makes some shrewd suggestions, arguing that the international co-ordination of monetary policy is essential for global, economic stability. Timely and accessible, b /b b i Exchange Rate Determination and Control /i /b is an indispensable aid in comprehending the factors which contribute to the often enigmatic science of money and its relative value.

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Exchange Rate Determination and Control
Giorgio Radaelli
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Presents the art of developing a relationship in a sales situation in five minutes or less.

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The dynamic of the sales relationship in a nutshell........1998-10-13

This book is very good at explaining the psychology of the sale-- what goes through the prospect's mind before and during your presentation, and how to open the prospect's mind up to what you're saying.

The Psychology of Relationship Selling: Developing Repeat and Referral Business

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Expanda su empresa haciendo negocios en la Web. Las mejores estrategias para incrementar el trafico y hacer que el usuario vuelva. Claves para elegir el mejor proveedor. Promocion en los buscadores. Estadisticas - Banners - Principios basicos del e-commerce. Analisis de los sitios web mas exitosos.

Todos estos temas seran encontrados en este fabuloso libro.

Se terminan los tiempos del hay que estar en la Web por el simple hecho de estar presente. Es necesario conocer en profundidad los elementos para que su sitio en la Web tenga las mayores posibilidades de exito. Este libro es un excelente punto de partida para la realizar su primera incursion en la gran Red, contando con una solida base de conocimientos. Piense su sitio en terminos de los contenidos y servicios a ofrecer, desarrolle una inteligente politica de promocion con bajisimos costos, conozca los secretos que le permitiran rankear su sitio en las primeras posiciones de los buscadores y directorios del mundo, y genere el atractivo necesario para que lo visiten una y otra vez.

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un comentario sobre eso de simplificar.......2000-02-22

Pareciera que en muchos casos, las revistas y los libros sobre Internet y Marketing, satisfacen al autor, a la editorial que lo publica, y a un selecto grupo de expertos que deciden leer más sobre lo que ya saben bastante. Por eso, en mi humilde opinión de usuaria frecuente, curiosa y ambiciosa, no especializada en Internet, "Introducción al Marketing en Internet", de Fabián Feld, merece un comentario especial. Es un libro diferente porque logra achicar la brecha entre lo que sé y lo que necesito aprender para crear, diseñar, subir, mantener, difundir y evaluar mi propio sitio web (ya casi listo). Aún trabajando en esto sola, me siento acompañada en cada paso del proceso, a través de un lenguaje sencillo, claro, entretenido y fresco. (Como si estuviera interactuando con el autor y sus secretos de especialista). Se ofrecen cantidad de direcciones, definiciones, estrategias de acción, atajos, advertencias para evitar obstáculos, y básicamente un modelo de análisis y de trabajo, del cual me voy apropiando con cada consulta, con cada re-lectura. Empiezo a mirar cada página web, con menos inocencia y con un espíritu crítico más enriquecido. Creo que este material responde a lo mejor del espíritu de Internet hoy: Mucho contenido, abordajes multifacéticos y lenguaje accesible. Estoy convencida de que es un libro útil para todos.

Un muy buen libro, gran asesor, al que recurrir sin dudar........2000-02-02

El libro "Introducción al Marketing en Internet", de Fabian Feld, llego a mis manos, en el momento en que, conjuntamente con otras personas, estabamos estudiando el lanzamiento de un Sitio de turismo en la Web para Latinos. Si bien los desarrolladores que estan preparando el mismo nos informaban sobre los distintos aspectos y caracteristicas tecnicas de la futura pagina, la lectura del libro nos ilustro ampliamente sobre los principales componentes y conceptos a tener en cuenta para una exitosa Web. Especialmente en mi caso, que como profesional estoy a cargo de la gerencia comercial y financiera del proyecto, la lectura de los distintos capitulos del libro, me puso en conocimiento de aspectos tecnicos y estrategicos minimos y basicos, como el significado de las herramientas de internet, los sitios mas exitosos, la promocion en los buscadores, el e- commerce en el pais y en el exterior,etc.; todo ello en un lenguaje claro y comprensible para los "no tan" especialistas del tema.

En resumen, para mi y mis allegados, dicho libro nos resultó un gran asesor, al que recurrimos sin dudar.

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This report contains business intelligence information for succesful export-import, business and investment operations, strategic contacts and more... The report also contains selected information on investment and business opportunities, international economic projects, tenders, government projects, as well as, marketing and export-import opportunities information.

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Turkey Business Intelligence Report
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This is a classical reprint edition of the original 1971 edition of An Introduction to Bayesian Inference in Economics. This historical volume is an early introduction to Bayesian inference and methodology which still has lasting value for today's statistician and student. The coverage ranges from the fundamental concepts and operations of Bayesian inference to analysis of applications in specific econometric problems and the testing of hypotheses and models.

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This book discusses the legitimacy of the international criminal law regime. It explains the development of the system of international criminal law enforcement in historical context, from antiquity through the Nuremberg and Tokyo Trials, to today’s prosecutions of atrocities in the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. The modern regime of prosecution of international crimes is evaluated with regard to international relations theory. The book then subjects that regime to critique on the basis of legitimacy and the rule of law, in particular selective enforcement, not only in relation to who is prosecuted, but also the definitions of crimes and principles of liability used when people are prosecuted. It concludes that although selective enforcement is not as powerful as a critique of international criminal law as it was previously, the creation of the International Criminal Court may also have narrowed the substantive rules of international criminal law.

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This book discusses the legitimacy of the international criminal law regime. It explains the development of the system of international criminal law enforcement in historical context, from antiquity through the Nuremberg and Tokyo Trials, to today's prosecutions of atrocities in the former Yugoslavia, Rwanda and Sierra Leone. The modern regime of prosecution of international crimes is evaluated with regard to international relations theory. The book then subjects that regime to critique on the basis of legitimacy and the rule of law, in particular selective enforcement, not only in relation to who is prosecuted, but also the definitions of crimes and principles of liability used when people are prosecuted. It concludes that although selective enforcement is not as powerful as a critique of international criminal law as it was previously, the creation of the International Criminal Court may also have narrowed the substantive rules of international criminal law.

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How you think directly impacts how much you sell! Cognitive Selling shares with you proven cognitive fundamentals and techniques used by the world's most effective salespeople. In this book, Todd Bermont will show you how you can transform your approach to selling to attain amazing results. Embrace this book and you won't ever again have to say you lost a deal because of price. This book will show you how to win even the most competitive opportunities! If you want to increase your closing ratio and your income... Cognitive Selling is for you!

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How you think directly impacts how much you sell. Cognitive Selling shows you exactly how you can transform your approach to selling to attain amazing results! At the beginning of his career, Todd Bermont couldn't sell water in the desert. Today, he is a world-renowned sales champion who has worked with over 250, Fortune 1000 clients, in over 20 countries across the globe. In fact, 7 times in his career, selling for four different companies, Todd has tripled his territory sales in just one year! How is it possible that Todd Bermont went from a salesperson who "couldn't buy a sale" to a world-renowned sales champion? This book shows you how. If you want to maximize your selling results, this book is for you!

Customer Reviews:

This book got my head back in the game.......2005-02-13

"Cognitive Selling" was a great book that really got me thinking about my approach to selling. I realized that I didn't totally have my head in the game. After completing the exercises and chapters in this book, I totally changed my approach to selling, was more focused in my strategy and I learned to sell the value of me even before focusing on my products and services. I never really thought about the fact that if I sell me first, my competetion can't compete because there is only one of me.

I want to thank Todd Bermont for showing me in this book how price really isn't an issue and how when you have the right mental approach to selling, you can substantially increase your sales. I would recommend this book to anyone who would like to increase their selling effectiveness.

Exceptional Book -- Highly Recommended.......2004-04-09

This powerful and concise book covers the attitudes and traits--from "belief in yourself" to "passion"--that are required to be successful in any sales career.

The first thing that separates "Cognitive Selling" from other books on the shelf is the author's many personal stories and examples. It is clear that this book was written from many years of field experience and from being in the "trenches." The stories were real-world, easy to related to and similar to things I have experienced in my 20 years of selling.

The second distinguishing feature is that every chapter has clear examples, exercises and activities to clarify the points that were covered. Also, the book is laid out in such as way that each chapter is it's own module so you can easily brush up on "Competitive Spirit" or "Attention to Detail" without having to read the entire book.

To sum it up, "Cognitive Selling" is an excellent field book with lots of exercises and examples to help sharpen your sales skills. This book is appropriate for sales beginners as well as veterans. If you spend time and effort with this book you will improving your selling skills and effectiveness. I highly recommend it!

A must read for anyone who sales.......2004-03-17

This book is the new standard for sales training. Cognitive Selling covers everything you need to know about the selling process and how to create win/win deals. If you work in sales(we all are in some form) this resource belongs in your library. If you are a sales manager it belongs in your resource library. If you are responsible for booking sales training you need to contact the author. He provides excellent, useful, practicable, actionable, and most important profitable solutions.

In this book, the author draws from real life experiences mixed with the appropriate amount of theory. This is why "Cognitive Selling" embodies the true essence of selling. Another thing that makes this resource a great investment is the guest articles from some of the greatest salespeople of our time.

When I say greatest salespeople of our time that is what I mean. Unlike, older books who highlight the same people, telling the same story. This book is up to date with new stories, highlighting modern success stories, that are applicable for today's market; not yesterday's.

I know it works because I have implementing the information found in this work, and the results have been wonderful. Do yourself a favor and invest in this exciting and informative resource.

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The post WWII flowering of industrial parks is an event of great significance, not only to industry but also to society as a whole. This book studies the emergence and expansion of the park concept, describing performance standards and design criteria and analyzing success rates at several hundred parks.

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This volume represents a systematic inquiry into various regional and special aspects of Soviet foreign economic policy, particularly Soviet efforts in the underdeveloped countries.

Middle Eastern Economic Relations With the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and Mainland China.

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Middle Eastern Economic Relations With the Soviet Union, Eastern Europe, and Mainland China.
Robert Loring. ALLEN
Manufacturer: University of Virginia, 1958.
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Typing correction.......1999-05-22

Please make a writing correction. You wrote that the page number of the book is 196. If I am not mistaken, the total page number is 296. I have the book with me. There is a difference of one hundred pages. May be this will affect the sale.

Yours,

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