Résumé :
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In the contemporary welfare state literature, both Japan and Southern Europe are often held to be distinct regimes. A comparative examination of the evidence for Japan suggests that this is not true. Japan's fusion of key elements of catholic-conservative welfare states (occupational segmentation and familialism) with a liberal, American style dominance of private welfare plans gives the appearance of a hybrid system. On balance, there is little to indicate a distinct'Pacific'model. Regardless, any attempt at labeling the Japanese welfare state is premature since it has not yet sunk its roots, institutuionally speaking.
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