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Kishida economic policy

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.

Is Prime Minister Kishida Leading Japan by Default?

Is Prime Minister Kishida Leading Japan by Default?

By Aurelia George Mulgan
With plummeting approval ratings, Kishida's biggest strength seems to be that there's no obvious candidate to replace him.
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.

Japan’s Kishida Fails to Learn Abe’s Political Lessons

Japan’s Kishida Fails to Learn Abe’s Political Lessons

By Carlos Ramirez
Abe Shinzo learned the hard way: Voters don’t care about foreign policy achievements if the economy is struggling.

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Japan’s Weak Yen Hampers Its Post-COVID Recovery

Japan’s Weak Yen Hampers Its Post-COVID Recovery

By Thisanka Siripala
The Japanese yen has tumbled to its lowest level, pinching household purses and clouding Japan’s economic outlook.

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?
What Is Kishidanomics?

What Is Kishidanomics?

By Daisuke Akimoto and Larissa Stünkel
Can Japan achieve the new prime minister’s plan for income doubling and economic security?

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