"The book consists of three parts. The first part is a discussion of Japan's Old Economy, the institutions and policies that contributed to the country's phenomenal success, the frictions they caused with her citizens and trade partners, and the contribution of these frictions to the rise of the New Economy. The second part is a discussion of how Japan's New Economy has benefited world business and the current trends and opportunities. The third part is a discussion of a strategy that assists foreign companies to take advantage of Japan's New Economy."--Jacket.