Commentary / Japan Nov 19, 2019
The economic challenge of Japan's aging crisis
by Simran Walia
What should the Abe administration do to mitigate the damage?
Commentary / Japan Nov 3, 2019
A time to reconsider economic greatness
by Shihoko Goto
Japan could represent an alternative path for growth and defining economic success.
Commentary / Japan Oct 31, 2019
Questions over raising minimum wages
by Heizo Takenaka
The adoption of a social security policy for the purpose of a competition policy must be avoided.
Commentary / Japan Oct 8, 2019
Unfinished business for corporate leaders
by Jesper Koll
A nation's economic performance and prosperity depends on the animal spirits and leadership of private enterprise.
Commentary / Japan Oct 1, 2019
Japan's labor market is still rigged against women
by Noah Smith
Despite a push from the government, hiring and promotions work in favor of old men and against women.
Commentary / World Oct 1, 2019
Tax hike comes at an inauspicious time
by Daniel Moss
An increase in the consumption levy is the last thing Japan's economy needs.
Commentary / Japan Sep 25, 2019
Japan's unfathomable financial policies
by Haruaki Deguchi
Economic theories can't fully explain Japan's financial policies.
Commentary / Japan Sep 24, 2019
Robot wolves and bionic suits might just save Japan
by Daniel Moss
The nation's demographic decline has created an opening for the technology sector.
Commentary / Japan Sep 17, 2019
Empty hair salons can't be saved by BOJ
by Daniel Moss
Struggling businesses in rural Japan show the limits of the central bank's massive easing.
Commentary / Japan Sep 2, 2019
The mystery of low inflation despite huge debt
by Masaharu Takenaka
What is the condition that makes it possible for Japan to sustain budget deficits over a long period of time?
Editorials Aug 28, 2019
Measures need to be implemented to ensure that freelancers are treated fairly by their corporate clients.
Commentary / Japan Aug 1, 2019
Japan as No. 1: The 21st-century version
by Jesper Koll
Japan never became the world's top economy, but it remains the global best in a number of critical categories.