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How has the Japanese government persuaded its citizens to save substantial portions of their incomes How did the public come to support legalized prostitution as in the national interest The author helps us to understand this mobilizing spirit as he taps into the intimate relationships everyday Japanese have with their government.

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What can we learn from East Asian and European countries that have fostered enduring cultures of thrift over the past two centuries This title tells how other nations aggressively encouraged their citizens to save by means of special savings institutions and savings campaigns.