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Understanding the Paradox of Japan’s Economy

Understanding the Paradox of Japan’s Economy

By Zhihai XIE
Even while Japan loses ground relative to other advanced economies, its stock market is soaring.

The Bank of Japan’s Year of Living Dangerously

The Bank of Japan’s Year of Living Dangerously

By Anthony Fensom
Japan looks set to end negative interest rates for the first time in eight years. 
Kishida’s Unfinished Business: Political Economy of Wage Increases in Japan

Kishida’s Unfinished Business: Political Economy of Wage Increases in Japan

By Hironori Sasada and Tadashi Iwami
The battle against wage stagnation, a key goal of Kishida’s Cabinet, cannot be won without empowering labor unions.

Japan Announces Economic Stimulus to Combat Cost of Living Crisis

Japan Announces Economic Stimulus to Combat Cost of Living Crisis

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s escalating consumer inflation is compounded by stagnant wages and a sliding yen. 

In Japan, an Uphill Climb for PM Kishida’s ‘New Capitalism’

In Japan, an Uphill Climb for PM Kishida’s ‘New Capitalism’

By Dylan Harris
The Kishida administration is pursuing a more inclusive “stakeholder capitalism,” but aside from its grand vision it doesn’t have many details to offer.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

Tackling Japan’s Inflation Shock

Tackling Japan’s Inflation Shock

By Thisanka Siripala
Rising global energy prices are intensifying cost of living pressures and thwarting Japan’s post-COVID economic recovery. 

Can Japan’s ‘New Capitalism’ Help Its Workers?

Can Japan’s ‘New Capitalism’ Help Its Workers?

By Ulv Hanssen
Breaking with neoliberalism will require a resolve to confront capital and political opponents. Does Kishida have what it takes?
Kishida’s New Japan in the COVID-19 Era

Kishida’s New Japan in the COVID-19 Era

By Thisanka Siripala
The shift to a post-pandemic era is at the center of Kishida’s new economic stimulus package, but the spread of Omicron threatens to derail Japan’s recovery.

Japan’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Uncharted Territory

Japan’s Unemployment Rate Drops to Uncharted Territory

By Thisanka Siripala
Japan’s jobless rate for January improved by 0.3 percent, squeezing the labor force to maximum participation.

Japan GDP Growth: Partying Like It’s 1989?

Japan GDP Growth: Partying Like It’s 1989?

By Anthony Fensom
Japan is on its longest economic growth spurt since the 1980s.

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