Japan
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Academic Stress in China: Coping with High Expectations in School Environments
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How do high school students cope with high expectations? A look at academic stress levels in China.
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Breaking the Ice: Political Stability and Economic Cooperation in East Asia
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Japanese diplomat Yukio Okamoto discusses historically unresolved issues and an outlook for Japan, China, and South Korea reconciliation.
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Japan’s Highly Energy Efficient Transportation Sector: Is It Possible for the US to Replicate?
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A new study compares transportation sectors in the US and Japan, suggesting that potential crossover for American policymakers is minimal.
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International Tax Havens: Are Multinationals Gaming the System?
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Despite enormous efforts to minimize financial burdens through innovative international tax planning, multinational corporations still face Effective Tax Rates largely determined by the nationality of their headquarters.
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The Cost of Ignoring Labor Reform in Japan
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Economists contend that polarization in Japan’s labor force could hold back the success of Abenomics.
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Is China Rebalancing?
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A new report from the International Monetary Fund explores the future of the Chinese trade surplus.
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Bite-Size Nuclear Reactors: More Than We Can Chew?
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Small modular reactors have design and, potentially, cost advantages. Regulatory obstacles, however, remain significant.
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It’s Projection, Stupid: The Nexus of Agricultural Protectionism, Job Insecurity, and Politics
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Lots of people support agricultural subsidies. Too many for a collective action story to explain the support away.