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- Bill GatesPositive review
“Although I don’t agree with everything in Hiroshi’s program, I think he has a number of good ideas.”
Gates reviewed the book on May 17, 2016. He found it thought-provoking and supported several proposals, while disagreeing with parts of Hiroshi’s program.Source
Summary
Hiroshi Mikitani, founder of Rakuten, and his father Ryoichi, an economist, discuss Japan’s economic problems and possible reforms. Their dialogues consider business regulation, innovation, global engagement and the country’s future. They bring different professional perspectives to the question of how Japan can regain competitiveness.
Why read it Our view
Read it to compare an entrepreneur’s proposed reforms with an economist’s questions about how a national economy works. The dialogue can help founders assess how regulation, language and access to global markets affect a business. Consider which of the proposals fit your own context and which depend on Japan’s institutions.