Lessons in sustainable development from Japan and South Korea
By: Sara Hsu, Michio Naoi, Wenjie Zhang
Contributors: Naoi, Michio; Zhang, Wenjie, 1980-
Series: Comparative studies of sustainable development in Asia
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Houndmills, Basingstoke, Hampshire; New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 112
ISBN-13: 9781137345394
Subjects: Sustainable development; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Development / Economic Development; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Economics / Comparative; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Environmental Economics
Description: "Lessons in Sustainable Development from Japan and South Korea provides a concise overview of sustainable development in Japan and South Korea. Hsu, Naoi, and Zhang focus on environment, energy, health, technology, biodiversity, production, governance, well-being, livelihood, regulation, property rights, and minerals as indicators of sustainable development. Japan has greatly improved its environment since the industrialization process ended in the 1970s. The nation also has excellent health care and transportation systems. However, Japan continues to struggle with gender inequality and traffic congestion. Poverty and inequality have remained challenges since the 1990s. Similarly, South Korea is continuing to improve its environment, as well as its health care system, but struggles with gender inequality, poverty, and inequality. The countries can benefit from better social policies, as well as from a partnership in improving energy self-sufficiency, including enhancement of renewable energy technologies. "--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 98-110) and index.