This thesis explores the influence of certain nationalities on the working conditions trainees of that nationality receive in the Japanese labour market. This research found that countries with a...Show moreThis thesis explores the influence of certain nationalities on the working conditions trainees of that nationality receive in the Japanese labour market. This research found that countries with a higer GDP per capita tend to have better working conditions on the Japanese labour market but that the size of a population of a nationality does not seem to have an influence in either way. The relation between GDP per capita and working conditions might can be explained through the image of perceived wealth.Show less
This thesis explores the Neoliberal policies by the Abe government regarding the attraction of foreign labor. The effects are analyzed on both the attraction of high-skilled as well as low-skilled...Show moreThis thesis explores the Neoliberal policies by the Abe government regarding the attraction of foreign labor. The effects are analyzed on both the attraction of high-skilled as well as low-skilled labor in supplementing the domestic workforce. Furthermore, it investigates the contrast to past policies and the effects in implementing foreign workers into the Japanese labor market.Show less
This dissertation tries to provide a clear, complete image on the reasoning behind labor market deregulation in Japan, looking beyond often given reasons such as increased competition and the...Show moreThis dissertation tries to provide a clear, complete image on the reasoning behind labor market deregulation in Japan, looking beyond often given reasons such as increased competition and the weakened position of labor unions.Show less
Japan is a rapidly aging society. In order to respond to these pressing matters the Japanese government cooperates with businesses and the bureaucracy; known as the iron triangle. Japan has a long...Show moreJapan is a rapidly aging society. In order to respond to these pressing matters the Japanese government cooperates with businesses and the bureaucracy; known as the iron triangle. Japan has a long tradition of pork barrel politics and iron triangle cooperation. However, the electoral reforms of 1994 aimed to reduce the power of the iron triangle. Since all actors have high stakes in the success of solutions for aging, it provides the perfect oppertunity to study the continued cooperation of the iron triangle. Through the case studies of innovation in healthcare technology and rural rejuvenation this thesis will show that the iron triangle is still firmly in place.Show less
