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A Deep Dive into Japan
Episode 28
This week on Econ 102, Noah Smith and Erik Torenberg explore several aspects of Japan’s work system, culture, economy, and more, including the seniority promotion system, globally perceived homogeneity, economic transformation, and immigration trends. Match a donation up to $100 for your favorite charity with GiveWell by going to https://givewell.org and pick “Podcast” and enter Econ 102 at checkout.
Noah highlights Japan's past and current corporate cultures, how working and gender roles have evolved, and his personal journey, explaining how he fell in love with Japan's culture and its transitions over time.
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LINKS:
'Weebs!' by Noah Smith: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/weebs
'Car Wars' by Noah Smith: https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/car-wars
‘Can Japan Co
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