As the Japanese economy sinks back into recession, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called for increased monetary stimulus, a postponement of the next income-tax hike, and a general election to be held on December 14. But with opposition parties posing little threat to the ruling coalition's mandate, what's behind Abe's decision to hold a snap election?
Abenomics Goes to the Polls
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China’s Asia?
China’s Asia?
Dec 3, 2014 Minxin Pei asks how serious the Chinese government is about realizing its new slogan "Asia for Asians."
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Can Japan Reboot?
Can Japan Reboot?
Dec 3, 2014 Kenneth Rogoff examines why Abenomics has so far failed to deliver sustained growth.
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The Return of Currency Wars
The Return of Currency Wars
Dec 1, 2014 Nouriel Roubini criticizes governments' over-reliance on monetary policy to support aggregate demand and growth.
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Abe’s Safe Bet
Abe’s Safe Bet
Nov 26, 2014 Yuriko Koike weighs Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's decision to call a snap general election.
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The Return of the Dollar
The Return of the Dollar
Nov 10, 2014 Mohamed A. El-Erian welcomes a strengthening US dollar, but warns that its global benefits are not guaranteed.
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Last Chance for Japan?
Last Chance for Japan?
Oct 28, 2014 Stephen S. Roach wonders whether the Japanese economy is prepared to benefit from US and Chinese external demand.
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