[-AI-3.5]What do American economists think? Japanese economists are concerned about the economic deterioration due to the decline in productivity

Abstract

アメリカの経済学者は、生産性の向上よりも創造性が経済成長に大きな影響を与えると信じています。一方、日本の経済学者は生産性の低下について心配していますが、アメリカの起業家精神と創造性は大胆な新しいアイデアとビジネスを生み出しています。ただし、日本の創造性の不足も深刻な問題です。生産性と創造性の両方が経済成長に重要であることが示されています。

Table of contents

• Introduction
• productivity and economic growth
• creativity and economic growth
• Conclusion

-- CAUTION

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Introduction

Economists are often associated with a rigid image, but how do American economists view things? In Japan, the prevailing opinion is that a decline in productivity leads to economic deterioration, but in America... and so on, there are different ideas depending on the country. Nevertheless, there seems to be agreement on the relationship between economics and productivity. However, in my opinion, the relationship between creativity and economics is even stronger. This is because creativity generates new ideas, products, and services, leading to economic growth. Is America’s status as the world’s leading economic power not due to this creativity? On the other hand, there are criticisms in Japan that there is a lack of creativity. In the future, it may be necessary for Japan to place greater emphasis on creativity in order to generate new ideas.

Productivity and economic growth

Productivity improvement is generally considered an important factor in promoting economic growth, but this is not always the case. In Japan, for example, productivity has improved to some extent as a result of mechanisation and automation aimed at improving productivity. However, as a trade-off, workers have become detached from their tasks and have to repeat simple tasks, leading to a decrease in motivation. In addition, changes in employment practices have led to an increase in non-regular and contract employees, threatening workers’ stability. These issues can be difficult to justify as suitable for promoting economic growth.

On the other hand, companies whose productivity has improved through productivity enhancement have increased their price competitiveness and are more likely to gain market share. In addition, productivity improvement leads to improved management efficiency and cost reduction. For these reasons, productivity improvement is highly valued among American economists.

In summary, whether productivity improvement promotes economic growth cannot be easily answered. In economic development, factors such as creativity are important as well as productivity.

Creativity and Economic Growth

American economists believe that creativity is a major factor in promoting economic growth. New ideas and perspectives lead to innovation in products and services, expanding the market, and contributing to the growth of companies and nations. America has a culture of entrepreneurship, where individuals launch their own businesses to achieve self-realisation. Creativity and business relations are the most critical components for America.

On the other hand, Japan remains hesitant towards creativity and risk-taking, which makes it difficult to start new businesses and pursue new ideas. Japan primarily focuses on improving productivity without taking risks and has been centred around the manufacturing industry. However, in recent years, as improvements in productivity have reached their limits, creativity has been increasingly recognised as a new growth strategy.

Entrepreneurship in America leads to market expansion and employment growth. New companies offering unique ideas and services create competition which results in a more stimulating market. Additionally, this growth extends and stimulates the regional and national economies, and thus, creativity is considered as a key factor in promoting economic growth.

Japan also needs to pursue new ideas in the service and IT sectors, in addition to the manufacturing industry. Taking risks is not a waste, and there is potential to create new value and contribute to economic growth. It is crucial to cut through a new path with creativity, driven towards the future.

Conclusion

American economists believe that creativity has a greater impact on economic growth than productivity. While Japanese economists are concerned about declining productivity, American entrepreneurship and creativity are generating bold new ideas and businesses. However, Japan’s lack of creativity is also a serious issue. It has been shown that both productivity and creativity are important for economic growth.