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Japan structural reform
![Japan’s Second Quarter Slump Could Be Worse Than ‘97 Japan’s Second Quarter Slump Could Be Worse Than ‘97](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-07-31_05-07-15.jpg)
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.
![Is Abe Trading Economic Reform for Collective Self-Defense? Is Abe Trading Economic Reform for Collective Self-Defense?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-06-25_13-58-10.jpg)
Is Abe Trading Economic Reform for Collective Self-Defense?
By Clint Richards
The announcement of Abe’s ‘third arrow’ suggests he is more serious about defense than economic reform.
![BOJ Hints at Tapering, Emphasizes Reform BOJ Hints at Tapering, Emphasizes Reform](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-05-27_13-52-14.jpg)
BOJ Hints at Tapering, Emphasizes Reform
By Clint Richards
As signs of inflation emerge, some central bank officials want Abe to follow through with structural reforms.
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