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Abenomics
Kick-Starting Asia’s Economic Growth Engine
By William T. Wilson
The region’s main growth driver is stalling. Here’s what to do about it.
Reform Boost For Tokyo Stocks
By Anthony Fensom
Japanese equities finally pass a bubble era milestone. Will the good news continue?
Can Shinzo Abe Inspire Silicon Valley's Dynamism in Japan?
By Jack Detsch
In a speech at Stanford University today, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe lauded California's culture of innovation. Can he bring that spirit back to Japan?
OECD’s Tough Love For Abenomics
By Anthony Fensom
Efforts to revive the Japanese economy may yet succeed, but there is no room for complacency.
Asia: Whom Do You Trust?
By Anthony Fensom
Trust in institutions appears to be linked to the stage of economic development.
Japan: Seeking Renewal in the Face of Decline
By Andrew Oplas
Shinzo Abe’s constitutional reinterpretation has the potential to pay big dividends for the nation.
Interview: Naomi Fink on the Japanese Economy
By Anthony Fensom
Analyst Naomi Fink on the Japanese economy and the outlook for Abenomics.
Is Abenomics Firing at the Wrong Targets?
By Anthony Fensom
The structural reforms of Japan’s Abe government may not be what is needed to drag the economy out of its slump.
IMF: Abenomics Won’t Succeed Without Inclusive Growth
By Anthony Fensom
A new paper calls on the Japanese government to do more on structural reforms.
Fabrizio Carmignani on the Global Economy
By Anthony Fensom
Fabrizio Carmignani on growth, sustainability and what policymakers could do to spark a new Industrial Revolution.
Japan Escapes Recession
By Anthony Fensom
The country manages to grow at the end of 2014, but the anemic pace underscores the work still to be done.
Japan Approves Largest-Ever Defense Budget
By Ankit Panda
Shinzo Abe's cabinet has approved a $42 billion defense budget, the largest ever in the country's history.
China Is Asia’s Top Market For 2014
By Anthony Fensom
China topped Asia's equities markets in 2014. Who will be the winner in 2015?
Interview: Japan’s Slow Progress on Womenomics
By Anthony Fensom
Devin Stewart on the progress of Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s “Womenomics” reforms.
Japan’s Womenomics Rebooted
By Anthony Fensom
The country still lags its peers on workplace equality, but there are some signs of progress.
Shinzo Abe’s New Mandate
By Kristin Surak
Abe’s win at the polls signals a democracy in disarray and a shift to a neo-nationalist agenda.
Abe's Post-Election Agenda for Japan
By Shannon Tiezzi
Dr. Sheila Smith on Japan's snap elections and the challenges facing Abe moving forward.
Shinzo Abe’s Election Gamble
By Stratos Pourzitakis
The snap elections in December have the potential to backfire for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Another Election in Tokyo
By Sheila A. Smith
The ruling coalition already has a huge majority in the Japanese parliament. So why go to the polls early?
It's Official: Japan Will Hold a Snap Election
By Ankit Panda
Shinzo Abe has dissolved the lower house of Japan's Diet. Japan will head to the polls again on December 14, 2014.
Can Japan’s Corporations Kick-Start Recovery?
By Clint Richards
Record corporate dividends have not translated into higher wages and a “virtuous economic cycle.”
Shinzo Abe’s Next Steps
By Clint Richards
An election, tax delay, and stimulus package show the premier is intent on securing his legacy.
Recession Returns to Japan
By Clint Richards
Monday’s dismal figures put Japan on track for elections and a further tax delay.
Abe’s Tax Increase Gamble
By Clint Richards
As opposition to the tax builds, Japan must find a way to support its bold economic moves.