The Japanese Financial System [Paperback]

Against a background of liberalization and deregulation, the Japanese financial system is now undergoing substantial change--change closely monitored by world financial circles. Prepared by the Institute for Monetary and Economic Studies, Bank of Japan, this study provides up-to-date, detailed information on the present system and its historical background. Part I outlines features and changes in the Japanese financial system and economy since World War II; Part II gives detailed descriptions of various assets, interest rates, financial institutions, and monetary policies.

A complete handbook of the financial system of Japan....It provides much-needed information for international bankers, business persons, public officials involved in Japanese economics, entrepreneurs, interested scholars, and students....I strongly recommend it for libraries and institutional buyers. --Journal of Asian Studies

I know of no other book source in English that is more up-to-date or more comprehensive in coverage of Japanese financial markets and institutions. --Journal of Japanese Studies

This useful reference on the Japanese financial system is recommended for graduate and research collections. --Choice