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OECD Economic Outlook No. 86 - Japanpdf,102Kb,English | View long abstract 19-Nov-2009 Summary of economic developments and projections for Japan taken from the latest OECD Economic Outlook. Also available:Related documents: |
Secretary-General speech for the launch of the Economic Outlook n°86English | View long abstract 19-Nov-2009 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General The recovery that started in some regions earlier in the year has now spread to the OECD area at large, according to the OECD Secretary General. GDP growth is projected to rise to almost 2 per cent in 2010. However,the recovery is expected to remain sluggish for some time to come. Related documents: |
Supporting Japan policy objectives: the OECD ContributionEnglish | View long abstract 18-Nov-2009 Angel Gurría, OECD Secretary-General Japan is one of the countries hardest-hit by the crisis. We now see signs of a recovery in Japan, thanks to large-scale fiscal stimulus and accommodative measures by the Bank of Japan. But the great challenge today is to move from a policy-based recovery to self-sustained growth. Related documents: |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: Improving the policy framework in Japan to address climate changeEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 To achieve its targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in a cost-effective manner, Japan should create a mandatory and comprehensive emission trading system, supplemented if necessary, by carbon taxes. |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: Health-care reform in Japan: controlling costs, improving qualityEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 Japan’s health-care system should be improved by increasing its efficiency to limit costs, enhancing quality and reducing shortages. Moreover, universal coverage requires improving compliance in paying premiums. |
Policy Brief: Economic Survey of Japan 2009pdf,430Kb,English | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 In the context of the global economic crisis, the Japanese economy has falleninto its deepest recession of the post-war era. Output is projected to contract byaround 6% in 2009, reflecting a plunge in ... Also available: |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: The fiscal policy response to the crisis and achieving fiscal sustainabilityEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 Japan needs a credible fiscal consolidation plan, including spending cuts and tax increases, to maintain confidence in its fiscal sustainability as gross public debt nears 200% of GDP in 2010. |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: Financial stability: overcoming the crisis and improving the efficiency of the banking sectorEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 Emergency measures adopted in the wake of the global crisis should be phased out once a recovery is in place, while adopting reforms to address chronic problems in the financial sector and increase efficiency. |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009: Overcoming the global crisis: the need for a new growth modelEnglish | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 As attention shifts to fiscal consolidation, sustaining output growth will depend increasingly on private domestic demand, requiring reforms, particularly in the labour market and the non-manufacturing sector. |
Economic Survey of Japan 2009English | View long abstract 30-Sep-2009 Japan has been hard-hit by the global financial crisis. Its main economic challenges include raising its growth potential, upgrading the financial sector, resolving its fiscal problem, reforming health ... Also available: |
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