ABSTRACT
This chapter discusses industrial policy in order to ensure the sustainability of the care policy model. There is a need for financial support from the government for an industrial policy to ensure the sustainability of the care market model. If an industry is created in accordance with care needs, such as for welfare equipment and life-support robots that heighten productivity, economic growth would be possible, which would supplement spending on public long-term care. The industrial promotion of welfare equipment and robots can be expected to greatly stimulate the economy and lead to an increase in tax revenue, which is the source of funds to maintain and develop the Long-Term Care Insurance system. The Japanese government, especially the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, depicts a growth strategy utilizing the skills of care workers, of the ability to draw out potential care needs.
