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尾高煌之助教授最終講義の記録

An Atmosphere of Anxiety Hangs over Contemporary Japanese Society

jpn

00229741

https://doi.org/10.15002/00005692

法政大学経済学部学会

73

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2006-03-03

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解析的経済史への招待--尾高煌之助教授退職記念論文集

As we finally reach the exit of the prolonged "bubble deflation" (c.1990-2005), Japanese youth seem to be uncertain about their future career directions, as vividly symbolized by the large number of so-called "freeters," meaning young men and women aged under 35 who are neither students nor full-time, regular employees. In order to dispel this atmosphere of anxiety, the author suggests several schemes including the following: (1) The modularization of white-collar jobs into interchangeable, independent components, each of which can be grasped through occupational training courses and be combined flexibly for the execution of professional requirements; (2) The institution of long-term business internships, extending for at least six to twelve months, where trainees can gain a grasp of the essential ingredients of occupational careers; and (3) A bold overhaul of higher-education curricula with a focal point on interdisciplinary training including a renewed concept of "general education," which encourages mental and spiritual sensitiveness as well as creative thinking by students.

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