FYI: Akio Morita's Open Letter to G7

[Dave Farber <farber () central cis upenn edu>]

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From: rhb () world std com (Robert H Brueckner)
Newsgroups: soc.culture.japan
Subject: Akio Morita's Open Letter to G7

Date: 19 May 93 23:54:05 GMT

This month's issue of _The Atlantic_ contains an article entitled
"Toward a New World Economic Order," written by Akio Morita, chairman
of Sony Corporation. In it he calls for an end to Fortress Japan,
promotion of worldwide free trade, reform of patent rights, changes in
the currency-exchange system, and much more. It is an interesting and
well-written article, and it seems so damned reasonable -- asking all
sides to give in order to get -- that it will probably go unheeded.
But the things he fears most, mainly a return to nationalism and
protectionism the world over, will do no country any good and may
contribute to a worldwide depression (as they did in 1929). It's good
reading. Enjoy.

RB


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