The head of the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday that Japan’s efforts to promote labor reform and improve child care can together be a “game changer” for the economy and lift growth.
Speaking at a seminar in Tokyo, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde said demographics and productivity pose major challenges for Asia, and that Japan’s efforts to boost female labor participation are a good example of how they can be addressed.
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