Japan shies away from fiscal growth strategy

Economists arguing the case for secular stagnation across the rich economies point to Japan as a leading example

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  • The rich world catches up
  • Investment not the problem
  • Household savings not the problem
  • The problem: Rising corporate savings
  • Blame foreign income
  • Fiscal stimulus
  • Consumption tax increase?

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