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Yen here before: Japan’s “new capitalism”

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Japan's Economic Quandary: Kishida's 'New Capitalism' Under Scrutiny

This chapter examines Japan's economic issues and the government's 'new capitalism' initiatives led by Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. It questions the originality and potential impact of these proposals on deeply rooted economic challenges, particularly demographic shifts and stagnating wages.

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