Attempts to explain the remarkable economic success of Japan in the post-war period. The text provides an analysis of intercorporate capitalism in Japan, distinguishing between Japanese and American practices, and develops a theoretical context for understanding Japan's business networks.

Business practices in Japan inspire fierce and even acrimonious debate, especially when they are compared to American practices. This book attempts to explain the remarkable economic success of Japan in the post-war period - a success it is useful to understand in a time marked by controversial trade imbalances and concerns over competitive industrial performance.