Economics 101: The Yakuza Barometer

Posted by on October 7, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

A look at why the yakuza hitting the books is a sure-fire sign that the economy is hitting rock bottom, by Bloomberg’s William Pesek, with added flavor from Jake Adelstein. Oct. 7 (Bloomberg) — Japan’s underworld can tell you a lot about what’s happening in the legitimate economy. Gangsters are on the run as growth wanes and deflation worsens. Yet the oddest development by far involves yakuza members sitting for exams covering key... Read More

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Tokyo Vice Featured on Australian ABC Radio International's "The Media Report"

Posted by on June 27, 2008 · Leave a Comment 

Jake Adelstein was featured on The Media Report on June 5, 2008. The audio download and transcript are available from abc.net.au Read More  Read More

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