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Japan consumption tax
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.
Abenomics: Much Riding on Next Tax Hike
By Clint Richards
Third quarter growth will underwrite the next tax increase, and help keep Abenomics on track.
Asia’s Big Two Economies Misfire
By Anthony Fensom
China surprises with a sharp drop in lending while Japan records a major second quarter GDP contraction.
Japan’s Second Quarter Slump Could Be Worse Than ‘97
By Clint Richards
The tax increase has dealt a blow to GDP, and structural reform may be too late to help.
Japan’s Consumption Dilemma
By Clint Richards
A strategy to increase consumer spending is needed to sustain Abenomics.
Japanese Retailers Buck Deflation
By Clint Richards
Record profits and price increases show companies are hopeful consumers will boost inflation.
Koll: Japan Economic Recovery on Track
By Anthony Fensom
As Japan moves to a higher sales tax, The Diplomat speaks with Tokyo-based economist Jesper Koll.
Can Abenomics Survive Tax Hike?
By Anthony Fensom
Japanese consumers face higher sales taxes from April 1. Will this derail the recovery?
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