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Boosting Japanese SME Productivity Growth: Understanding the Challenges

Japan's economy relies heavily on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which employ nearly 70% of the country's workforce. However, despite their significance, SME productivity growth has been stagnant for over a decade. In contrast, large enterprises in both manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors have seen improving labor productivity since the global financial crisis.

To better understand the challenges facing Japanese SMEs, this study investigates the factors that hinder their productivity growth. Using a detailed firm-level dataset for Japan, the analysis aims to answer three key questions: What are the stylized facts describing Japanese firms in terms of their productivity growth across and within sectors? Which SME characteristics are associated with low productivity growth? And what explains low productivity growth in Japanese SMEs?

The study considers several hypotheses to explain Japanese SME performance, including public credit guarantees, financing constraints, demographics, and investment in intangible capital. By examining these factors, policymakers can develop targeted strategies to boost SME productivity growth and ultimately improve Japan's overall productivity growth.

According to the data, SME labor productivity growth has been flat for over a decade, significantly lower than that of large enterprises in Japan. This sluggish productivity growth is a drag on the country's overall economic performance. Therefore, it is essential to identify the underlying causes of this phenomenon and develop effective solutions to address them.

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Overall, addressing the challenges facing Japanese SMEs is crucial for improving the country's overall economic performance. By understanding the factors that hinder their productivity growth and developing effective solutions, Japan can unlock its full potential and achieve sustainable economic growth.

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