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The Investor's Guide to China: Japanification (#24)
Oct 10, 2023
The podcast discusses the economic challenges faced by China, drawing parallels with Japan's experiences. They explore topics such as deflation, monetary policy, and consumer mindset. They also touch on global success of Yakort, China's CPI, aging population, SOEs' adaptation, and Japan as a rewarding market for shareholders.
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- China can learn from Japan's economic journey and policy responses to similar challenges like deflation and an aging population.
- Maintaining a modest pace of inflation through a combination of monetary and fiscal policies can help prevent economic problems similar to Japan's in China.
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Lessons from Japan: Economic Challenges and Recovery
The podcast discusses the economic challenges that Japan has faced, including a lackluster economy, real estate bubble, price inflation, and an aging population. It emphasizes the idea of 'Japanification,' which refers to the similarities between Japan's challenges of the past and those currently faced by China. The podcast explores the lessons that China can learn from Japan's economic journey, particularly in terms of policy responses to similar economic pressures. It highlights the importance of avoiding deflation and the role of monetary and fiscal policies in stimulating the economy.
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