Conclusion: An Alternative Vision for the Future of Japan and the World

Abstract

In order to learn to cope with the four major bioeconomic predicaments facing Japan, we should start reconsidering how to build a more sustainable and equitable world order. This chapter makes seven proposals to mitigate the four formidable predicaments facing the aging society of Japan: (i) incorporating a spread of small-scale hydroelectric generation systems; (ii) endorsing Keynes’ view on international trade and the financial systems; (iii) establishing a locally distributed transportation network to promote regional production and consumption; (iv) establishing socioeconomic and public support for childbirth and child-raising; (v) reducing the population concentration in urban areas; (vi) decreasing the number of civil servants; and (vii) implementing national bonds redemption schemes. These seven proposals are intended to be comprehensive. Rather, these seven proposals are intended to be only suggestive.