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The Changing Political Dynamics of Japanese Agricultural Cooperatives

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The system of agricultural cooperatives, collectively referred to as JA, is one of the most politically powerful organizations in Japanese politics. Based on its strong ties with the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, which has been in government for almost the entire postwar period, JA has lobbied the Japanese government to maintain its various restrictive trade policies regarding agricultural commodities. JA is regarded by many as being Japan’s biggest obstacle to further international trade liberalization. How has JA become so politically powerful, and will JA continue to dictate the position of the Japanese government in international trade negotiations? In order to provide clear answers to these questions, this study focuses on JA’s sociopolitical role and influence in rural communities.

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  • Godo, Yoshihisa, 2009. "The Changing Political Dynamics of Japanese Agricultural Cooperatives," 2009 Conference, August 16-22, 2009, Beijing, China 51400, International Association of Agricultural Economists.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iaae09:51400
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.51400
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    1. Yoshihisa Godo, 2007. "The Puzzle of Small Farming in Japan," Asia Pacific Economic Papers 365, Australia-Japan Research Centre, Crawford School of Public Policy, The Australian National University.
    2. Yoshihisa Godo, 2007. "The Puzzle of Small Farming in Japan," Development Economics Working Papers 21897, East Asian Bureau of Economic Research.
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    1. Mohamed Esham & Hajime Kobayashi, 2013. "Farmer Companies in Sri Lanka: Lessons from Agricultural Cooperatives in Japan," Millennial Asia, , vol. 4(2), pages 117-133, October.

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    Agribusiness; Agricultural and Food Policy;

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