Small Firms and Innovation Policy in Japan

This new book discusses the extent to which the Japanese economy encourages entrepreneurship and innovation. Although Japan has a strong reputation as an innovator, some people argue that this reputation is misplaced. Contrary to earlier expectations, the USA rather than Japan emerged as the...

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Other Authors: Storz, Cornelia (Editor)
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Published: Taylor & Francis 2006
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