However, it may mean that a handful of firms now account for an outsized share of the jobs in a given industry or town, leaving many other workers with less bargaining power and stagnant wages.
For example, although the demand for IT-related goods is expected to continue increasing, there is a possibility of inventory adjustments for such goods occurring depending on developments in demand. This is because the supply of these goods is increasing at a rapid pace, including in the high-value-added products sector where Japanese firms have a competitive edge.