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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>The essence of the declining birthrate problem is the increasing number of young people who aren't getting married, but the government has been mismatched in focusing support on married couples.</li>
<li>Since the reasons for unwillingness to marry are "financial reasons" for men and "limitation of activities and time" for women, along with increased income, child-rearing and housework shouldn't burden women.</li>
<li>Companies should shift to business model that allows them to raise profit margins without resorting to cost-cutting, raise employee salaries, and create work environment that supports child-rearing and family responsibilities.</li>
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The essence of the declining birthrate problem is the increasing number of young people who aren't getting married, but the government has been mismatched in focusing support on married couples.
Since the reasons for unwillingness to marry are "financial reasons" for men and "limitation of activities and time" for women, along with increased income, child-rearing and housework shouldn't burden women.
Companies should shift to business model that allows them to raise profit margins without resorting to cost-cutting, raise employee salaries, and create work environment that supports child-rearing and family responsibilities.


The Rising Number of Young People Unmarried Is the Cause of Low Birthrate. What Should Companies Do?

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The Rising Number of Young People Unmarried Is the Cause of Low Birthrate. What Should Companies Do?