Japanese national railways, its break-up and privatization : : how Japan's passenger rail services became the envy of the world / / Yoshiyuki Kasai.

This is a rare look into the politics and economics of the largest and arguably most dramatic privatization undertaken in Japan. Yoshiuki Kasai, President of JR Central, guides readers through first-hand accounts of the history of JNR's break-up, the political and internal obstacles faced in th...

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Place / Publishing House:Kent, England : : Global Oriental,, [2003]
©2003
Year of Publication:2003
Language:English
Japanese
Physical Description:1 online resource.
Notes:Includes index.
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Summary:This is a rare look into the politics and economics of the largest and arguably most dramatic privatization undertaken in Japan. Yoshiuki Kasai, President of JR Central, guides readers through first-hand accounts of the history of JNR's break-up, the political and internal obstacles faced in the reform process, and the major lessons drawn through his experiences. At the end of the book Kasai is joined by Diethelm Sack and Sir Steve Robson in a discussion of major issues encountered in railway reforms in Japan, Germany and the UK.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:900421397X
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Yoshiyuki Kasai.