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Japan Forfeits 30 Years to the Gyrations of the Yen

April 29, 2016

Author: Tsuchiya Hideo

What was once called Japan’s lost decade has now persisted for much longer than 10 years. Despite hopes that the policies of Abenomics would generate a virtuous circle of recovery, turmoil overtook the world economy before they could do so. The yen appreciated, stock prices fell, and it does not seem likely that the negative interest rate of the Bank of Japan will resuscitate the economy.

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Reading Between the Lines of Abenomics 2.0

January 4, 2016

Author: Hayakawa Hideo

Categories: In-Depth with Nippon.com

Prime Minister Abe’s announcement of three new arrows to guide stage two of Abenomics took the nation by surprise. It signals a recognition that the first three arrows are not working, writes former BOJ Executive Director Hayakawa Hideo, and forebodes a major shift in monetary policy.

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