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Japan: The Tarnished Miracle
Produced by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
Japan,
the second most powerful economy in the world, now faces a growing financial
crisis bad loans, bankruptcies and a government debt that is one of the largest
in the world. This video examines just how the Japanese miracle lost its luster,
and the factors that will shape the country's future: a changing work ethic;
a rapidly aging population; the economic important of the changing role of women;
and shifting loyalties as employers can no longer guarantee lifelong job security
and employees begin to value personal time.
The film succeeds in putting Japan's economic and social turmoil in historical
perspective. Interviews with academics, business people, and a broad spectrum
of society give a human dimension to a crisis that has enormous impact on the
global economy.
18 min. Video or DVD. Sale $195. Video rental $55.
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