Contracting in Japan Challenges of Costly Information Weak Commitment and Unstable Friendships by J Mark Ramseyer 2023 Hardcover-image

Contracting in Japan Challenges of Costly Information Weak Commitment and Unstable Friendships by J Mark Ramseyer 2023 Hardcover

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LC Classification Number: HD3860.J3R367 2023 Topic: Economics / General, Public Policy / Economic Policy ISBN-13: 9781009215725 Author: J. Mark Ramseyer Publisher: Cambridge University Press gtin13: 9781009215725 Number of Pages: 225 Pages Dewey Edition: 23 Book Series: Cambridge Studies in Economics, Choice, and Society Ser. Publication Year: 2023 Genre: Political Science, Business & Economics Illustrator: Yes brand: Cambridge University Press Book Title: Contracting in Japan : The Bargains People Make When Information Is Costly, Commitment Is Hard, Friendships Are Unstable, and Suing Is Not Worth It Item Width: 6.2 in ISBN-10: 1009215728 Item Length: 9.3 in Language: English Table Of Content: Acknowledgements; 1. Introduction; 2. Contracting for terroir in sake; 3. Contracting for quality in fish; 4. Contracting for geothermal in hot springs; 5. Contracting for credit in agriculture; 6. Contracting for mercy in Buddhism; 7. Conclusions; Bibliography. Item Height: 0.7 in Synopsis: Economic arrangements, Ramseyer writes, are structured and implemented with the intent and hope that they will be carried out with 'care, intelligence, discretion, and effort.' Yet entrepreneurs work with partial information about the products, and people, they are dealing with. Contracting in Japan illustrates this by examining five sets of negotiations and unusual contractual arrangements among non-specialist businessmen, and women, in Japan. In it, Ramseyer explores how sake brewers were able to obtain and market the necessary, but difficult-to-grow, sake rice that captured the local terroir; how Buddhist temples tried to compensate for rapidly falling donations by negotiating unusual funerary contracts; and how pre-war local elites used leasing instead of loans to fund local agriculture. Ramseyer examines these entrepreneurs, discovering how they structured contracts, made credible commitments, obtained valuable information, and protected themselves from adverse consequences to create, maintain, strengthen, and leverage the social networks in which they operated., Many people interested in Japan have no background in economic theory of contracting; many people with that economic background have no knowledge of Japan; this book puts the two together. LCCN: 2022-055204 Format: Hardcover Dewey Decimal: 346.52022

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About this Item The item is a Book Hardback or Cased Book The Author Name is Ramseyer, J. Mark The Title is Contracting in Japan: The Bargains People Make When Information Is Costly, Commitment Is Hard, Friendships Are Unstable, and Suing Is Not Wo Condition New Other Comments Pages Count - 225. Category - Political Science We Use Stock Images Because we have over 2 million items for sale we have to use stock images, this listing does not include the actual image of the item for sale. The purchase of this specific item is made with the understanding that the image shown in this listing is a stock image and not the actual item for sale. For example: some of our stock images include stickers, labels, price tags, hyper stickers, obi's, promotional messages, signatures and or writing which may not be available in the actual item. When possible we will add details of the items we are selling to help buyers know what is included in the item for sale. The details are provided automatically from our central master database and can sometimes be wrong. Books are released in many editions and variations, such as standard edition, re-issue, not for sale, promotional, special edition, limited edition, and many other editions and versions. The Book you receive could be any of these editions or variations. If you are looking for a specific edition or version please contact us to verify what we are selling. Gift Ideas This is a great gift idea. Hours of Service We have many warehouses, some of the warehouses process orders seven days a week, but the Administration Support Staff are located at a head office location, outside of the warehouses, and typically work only Monday to Friday. Location ID 9000z iHaveit SKU ID 167429543

  1. A fascinating deep dive into the unique contracting culture of Japan, where trust, reputation, and informal networks shape deals more than rigid laws. Ramseyer's insights challenge Western assumptions with sharp analysis and real-world examples, making it a must-read for anyone interested in business, law, or Japanese society. The hardcover edition feels sturdy and well-made, perfect for academic use or casual reading. Highly recommend for its fresh perspective!

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