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Metrical Inc

METRICAL INC. is an independent leading Corporate Governance research firm in Japan where Corporate Governance is increasingly recognized as an important element on corporate management in these days. Thus, CG research and solutions would become an essential component of global capital markets and play important to contribute to transparency of the markets and maximize shareholders’ value in Japan. 

METRICAL INC. provides Corporate Governance research and analysis including rating services, and  also offers investment research and IR services with solutions and customized profound research on CG and IR issues.

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Executive Director, Metrical Inc

Aki Matsumoto

Executive Director

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<li>Since the government hasn't taken any actions, the birth rate has dropped much lower than expected, and the population is shrinking much faster than predicted.</li>
<li>There are various reasons why more people are choosing not to marry. It is necessary to implement policies that meet the needs of people with diverse views.</li>
<li>With the decline in working-age population, it is necessary to incorporate as many diverse people as possible into human capital to maximize the abilities of as many people as possible.</li>
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Since the government hasn't taken any actions, the birth rate has dropped much lower than expected, and the population is shrinking much faster than predicted.
There are various reasons why more people are choosing not to marry. It is necessary to implement policies that meet the needs of people with diverse views.
With the decline in working-age population, it is necessary to incorporate as many diverse people as possible into human capital to maximize the abilities of as many people as possible.


Amid Declining Birth Rates and Working-Age Populations, Japan Still Hesitates to Embrace Diversity

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Amid Declining Birth Rates and Working-Age Populations, Japan Still Hesitates to Embrace Diversity