Japan and New Zealand

"In 1988, the Institute of Policy Studies published "Japan: its future and New Zealand" by Maarten Wevers. The book suggested that domestically, Japan would be much the same in the 1990s as it ws in 1988, but that externally it would come to assume greater leadership in international affairs. "Japan and New Zealand: adding value" examines both domestic and external changes that have occurred for Japan, and looks at the implications for New Zealand of Japan's huge economy and its expanding international role. In particular it looks at how New Zealand has managed its relationship with Japan since the earlier study, both the successes and failures. Japan has the highest growth rate, the lowest rate of inflation, the lowest level of unemployment, and the largest external surplus of any OECD country. It is imperative that New Zealand builds on its relationship with Japan, and expands its contacts with the Asia Pacific region." -- Back cover.