June 18, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

A Roadmap for Japan's Steady, Sustainable Pathway Forward

Japan Society (333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017)

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The Center on Japanese Economy and Business, Columbia Business School presents:

A Roadmap for Japan's Steady, Sustainable Pathway Forward
Japan Society Evening Lecture

Monday, June 18, 2012
6:00p.m. - 8:00p.m.
Japan Society (333 East 47th Street New York, NY 10017)

Speaker:
Daniel Okimoto, Director-Emeritus, Shorenstein APARC; FSI Senior Fellow and Professor of Political Science (former), Stanford University

Presider:
Hugh Patrick, Director, Center on Japanese Economy and Business; Robert D. Calkins Professor Emeritus of International Business, Columbia Business School

Synopsis:
Despite making a quick recovery from the devastating earthquake and tsunamis in the Tohoku region, Japan is facing more challenges with its political instability, appreciation of the yen and energy security. What would be the desirable future direction of Japan's energy, economy and politics in the 21st century? Stanford Professor Emeritus Daniel Okimoto, a specialist on the political economy of Japan, discusses where the U.S. and Japan stand in the global economy and offers a roadmap for Japan's steady, sustainable pathway forward.

Agenda:
6:00-6:30 pm Registration
6:30-7:30 pm Lecture and Q&A
7:30-8:00 pm Reception

Main Organizer: Japan Society
With Outreach Partner: Center on Japanese Economy and Business, Columbia Business School

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Center on Japanese Economy and Business
Columbia Business School
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For more information please e-mail Emiko Mizumura.