Entrepreneurship policies and practices in the context of population aging:A case study of Japan
Releasing the potential of innovation,entrepreneurship,and creativity throughout the society is crucial to strengthening China s influence and competitiveness in the most of global changes.The promotion of innovation and entrepreneurship during the era of longevity is a critical factor in achieving high-quality economic development.Taking Japan as a case study,this paper analyzes the entrepreneurship policies and practices in Japan in the context of population aging.It summarizes the current situation of firm entry and exit in Japan,lists policies and strategies to promote entrepreneurship,and reviews the efforts and achievements of the Japanese government and enterprises in promoting entrepreneurial activities from four dimensions:education and training,entrepreneurial services,business development,and rights protection.Based on an analysis of entrepreneurship in Japan and an understanding of the conditions in China,this paper proposes three policy recommendations.Firstly,it is to recognize the law of firm entry and exit,and gradually promote the establishment of a bankruptcy system for individuals.Secondly,it is to popularize entrepreneurial knowledge and publish an ABC guide to entrepreneurship.Lastly,it is to improve the relationship between the government and enterprises,and provide fair policy support for start-up companies.
Japanpopulation aginginnovation and entrepreneurshipera of longevityentrepreneurship education