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Is Japan's economy bouncing back?

Geoff Riley

30th August 2017

The world's third biggest economy is enjoying an economic upturn although growth remains very slow compared to many emerging economies in Asia. This BBC news video is excellent as an introduction to macroeconomic objectives for first time economists.

Is Japan's economy bouncing back? https://t.co/19p2cAZq2k
— BBC World Business (@BBCWorldBiz) August 29, 2017

One of the risks to Japan's upswing is the continued appreciation of the Japanese Yen

The Bank of Japan will not be pleased to see the Japanese Yen strengthen into the 108s versus the US Dollar #Abenomics
— Shaun Richards (@notayesmansecon) August 29, 2017

An academic perspective on five years of Abenomics

Japan’s five years of Abenomics | Peter McCawley https://t.co/XHSKABDQIa
— The Lowy Institute (@LowyInstitute) August 28, 2017

The latest macroeconomic indicators on Japan can be found here

Geoff Riley FRSA has been teaching Economics for over thirty years. He has over twenty years experience as Head of Economics at leading schools. He writes extensively and is a contributor and presenter on CPD conferences in the UK and overseas.

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