Digital Transformation and Japan''s Political Economy

Digital transformation and demographic change are usually seen as two separate but equally threatening events that foreshadow job replacement, industrial decline, and social bifurcation. Because Japan is the world's frontrunner in demographic change with an ageing and shrinking society, it is facing these two disruptions at the exact same time. This creates a 'lucky moment,' as it presents an opportunity to employ one as a solution for the problems caused by the other. For example, Japan's traditional sectors are replaced by digital systems that demand fewer people while offering new jobs. Emerging technologies are opening fresh opportunities for Japanese companies to compete globally. The twin disruptions are also upending Japan's political economy. As companies reinvent business strategies and employees reskill to pursue individual careers, the state is reorganizing to find a new role in balancing the unfolding demands of the digital economy.

Riassunto

Digital transformation and demographic change are usually seen as two separate but threatening events. As Japan is the world's frontrunner in demographic change, it faces these two disruptions at the same time. This Element explores how the Japanese state is trying to balance the unfolding demands of the digital economy.

Prefazione

This Element explores how the Japanese state is trying to balance the unfolding demands of the digital economy.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Kay Shimizu, Ulrike Schaede, Schaede Ulrike, Schaede Ulrike Schaede, Shimizu Kay Shimizu, Ulrike (University of California Schaede, Kay (University of Pittsburgh) Shimizu, Shimizu Kay
• Editore: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Contenuto: Libro
• Forma del prodotto: Tascabile
• Data pubblicazione: 31.12.2022
• Categoria: Scienze sociali, diritto, economia > Economia > Economia politica
• EAN: 9781108925709
• ISBN: 978-1-108-92570-9
• Numero di pagine: 75
• Serie: Elements in Politics and Society in East Asia
• Categorie: POLITICAL SCIENCE / Constitutions; Constitution: government & the state; Constitution: government and the state