| ID | 146906 |
| Title Proper | Japan and the liberalization of trade in services |
| Other Title Information | TPP, TISA, and leadership in East Asia |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Corning, Gregory P |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This paper argues that political rather than economic motivations explain Japan’s approach to services negotiations but that the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Trade in Services Agreement present Japan with opportunities to advance liberalization in services as well as to pursue political gains in the competition for regional leadership with China. |
| `In' analytical Note | Asian Survey Vol. 56, No.4; Jul-Aug 2016: p.779-805 |
| Journal Source | Asian Survey Vol: 56 No 4 |
| Key Words | Japan ; Services ; TPP ; RCEP ; TISA |