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Economist debunks Japan's "stagnant" economy

Unpacking Japan

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Japan's Debt and Unmatched Savings: A Unique Economic Balance

This chapter explores Japan's unusual economic landscape, emphasizing its record-high public debt in relation to GDP. It highlights the counterbalancing factor of substantial private savings and the country's ability to sustain the lowest interest rates globally despite these financial challenges.

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