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Will Japan’s Latest Consumption Tax Hike Cause an Economic Slowdown? 
October 04, 2019

Will Japan’s Latest Consumption Tax Hike Cause an Economic Slowdown? 

By Thisanka Siripala
Despite global economic turmoil, the new tax rebate fails to sweeten the governments unpopular tax increase. 

Shinzo Abe’s Election Gamble
December 04, 2014

Shinzo Abe’s Election Gamble

By Stratos Pourzitakis
The snap elections in December have the potential to backfire for Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Shinzo Abe’s Next Steps
November 19, 2014

Shinzo Abe’s Next Steps

By Clint Richards
An election, tax delay, and stimulus package show the premier is intent on securing his legacy.

Japan Unveils New Economic Full-Court Press
November 04, 2014

Japan Unveils New Economic Full-Court Press

By Clint Richards
A slew of measures new and old were revealed this weekend, ahead of the expected December tax announcement.

Japan Eerily Silent on Collective Self-Defense
October 01, 2014

Japan Eerily Silent on Collective Self-Defense

By Clint Richards
Abe is focusing on the economy this Diet session in order to lay the groundwork for next spring.

Japanese Military Set for Big Budget Gains As Economy Shifts to Neutral
August 29, 2014

Japanese Military Set for Big Budget Gains As Economy Shifts to Neutral

By Clint Richards
Abe’s careful balance of economic growth with military normalization may be falling out of sync.

Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum
August 27, 2014

Abe’s Next Tax Hike Conundrum

By Clint Richards
The government remains confident, but another sharp drop in growth could derail the best laid plans.
2020 Olympics: A Fourth Arrow for Abenomics?
September 10, 2013

2020 Olympics: A Fourth Arrow for Abenomics?

Tokyo’s successful bid should boost Japan’s economy, and may help Abe get other reforms done.

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