英文摘要 |
This article explores the structural reasons behind Japan's liberalization policy since the 1980's. Two issues are dealt with. The first issue is the relationship between financial reforms and economic development. Second is the timing of financial deregulation. This paper examines Japan's liberalization policy from the revision of the Bank Law in 1980 to overall financial liberalization in 1997. This article finds that the Japanese government only proceeded with domestic financial deregulation but did not to carry out liberalization of foreign capital flows. Thus, Japan still has the most closed financial market of all the advanced countries. Through distorting liberalization policies, the keiretsu have been able to obtain more capital resources which they invest into non-product pursuits. These facters explain why the financial crisis has occurred in Japan. |