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Japanese Economy Vs Australian Economy

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All economies are trying to solve the same problem; how do we satisfy our unlimited wants with our limited resources? Since all economies are working to achieve a solution to the same economic problem, they have resulted in similar economic structures, although this was not always the case. Therefore, economists must compare economies around the world, such as Japan in order to see and understand how Australia’s economy develops, performs and operates. The advanced Japanese economy and the largest mixed market economy; the Australian economy have many similarities and differences in many areas. These include; the distribution of income, environmental sustainability, economic growth and quality of life, employment rates and the role of the government in providing healthcare, education and social welfare.
Economic growth and the quality of life
• Economic growth is the overall growth of an …show more content…

Japan has a HDI rank of 17th determined by its $US 36,332 GDP per capita whereas Australia’s HDI rank is 2nd and has a GDP per capita of $US 61,219. These rankings and GDPs are determined by Japans 0.933 HDI, 83.6 age life expectancy and 11.5 mean years of education. Australia’s ranking and GDP are determined by its 0.890 HDI, 82.5 age life expectancy and 12.8 mean years of education.
Employment and unemployment
• There is a general upwards trend in unemployment in Japan, directly contrasting to Australia’s declining unemployment rate. Australia’s current unemployment rate is 6.0% and Japans is 3.7%
• Employment patterns in Australia show that majority of the population are employed in the services industries, which include; retail trade, real estate and business services. Similarly Japan, which like Australia has less than 5% of its workforce employed in agriculture and around 75% in services.
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