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ELEMENTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE JAPANESE RAW SILK INDUSTRY:
AN EXPLANATION BY THE NK MODEL

Ken Togo

Summary

This paper seeks to explain the development of the Japanese raw silk industry through a comparison of three of its major silk producing areas: Suwa, Maebashi, and Usui. The study focuses on the systemic interrelationships between elements of technology, production structure, finance, and market technology. This study highlights the importance of coordination and institutions which strengthen complementarities between elements.

Table of Contents

1.Introduction
2.Brief History of the Japanese Raw Silk Industry
3.Analysis
4.Discussion and Research Agenda

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