Why doesn’t Japan’s economy grow?

Why doesn’t Japan’s economy grow?

This article by Charles R. Tokoyama, CEO of Japan Insiders, examines the reasons why Japan's economy has failed to grow and what can be done to revive it. Factors contributing to this stagnation include an aging population, low birth rate, lack of innovation and high corporate taxes, as well as the impacts from the global financial crisis. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's "Abenomics" policies have had some success in reviving short-term economic performance but have yet to address underlying structural issues hindering sustainable growth.
Why is Japan not raising rates?

Why is Japan not raising rates?

This article discusses Japan's low interest rate policy and its effects on the Japanese economy and global markets. It explains how the Bank of Japan has kept interest rates at very low levels since 1999 in order to stimulate economic activity, as well as other policies such as quantitative easing, negative interest rate policies, and yield curve control that have been implemented to combat deflationary pressures. The article also looks at the impact of Abenomics on interest rates, including increased government spending and borrowing by households and businesses alike. Finally, it examines the limited demand for Japanese Government Bonds from foreign investors due to their relatively lower returns compared with other countries with higher yield curves.