Japan: Selected Issues

Japan: Selected Issues
ISBN-10
1451820445
ISBN-13
9781451820447
Series
Japan
Category
Business & Economics
Pages
188
Language
English
Published
1998-11-04
Publisher
International Monetary Fund
Author
International Monetary Fund

Description

This Selected Issues paper analyzes macroeconomic developments and prospects for Japan during the 1990s. Following a surge in activity during 1996 and early 1997, the economy fell into recession in the second quarter of 1997. Real GDP fell by 33⁄4 percent during the four quarters ended March 1998; the unemployment rate reached historical highs; and deflationary pressures reemerged. The downturn was largely unexpected, and most forecasters had projected growth of about 2 percent in 1997. This paper also examines fiscal policy issues for Japan.

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