| Description |
1 online resource (59 pages) : color illustrations |
| Series |
IMF country reports, 2227-8907 ; 13/253 |
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IMF country report ; no. 13/253
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| Contents |
Cover; CONTENTS; BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT; A STIMULUS-DRIVEN BUT UNCERTAIN RECOVERY; A. Recent Developments; B. Outlook for Growth and External Stability; C. Risks and Spillovers; BOXES; 1. The Potential Effects of Japan's New Policies on Growth, Inflation, and Debt; 2. Spillovers of Japan's New Macroeconomic Policies; A FRESH START TO END DEFLATION; ENSURING FISCAL SUSTAINABILITY; 3. Low Sovereign Yields Despite High Public Debt: Are Fiscal Concerns Overblown?; 4. A Further Fiscal Risk-Health Spending and Financing in Japan; REVIVING GROWTH THROUGH STRUCTURAL REFORMS |
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5. The Path to Higher Growth: Does Revamping Japan's Dual Labor Market Matter?ENHANCING FINANCIAL SECTOR STABILITY; 6. Will Japanese Financial Institutions Continue to Expand Abroad Under the New Policies?; STAFF APPRAISAL; FIGURES; 1. Recent Economic Developments and Outlook; 2. Inflation and Monetary Policy; 3. External Sector Developments; 4. Fiscal Developments; 5. Structural Issues; 6. Financial Market Developments; 7. Financial Soundness Indicators; TABLES; 1. Selected Economic Indicators; 2. External Sector Summary; 3. General Government Operations; 4. Medium-Term Projections |
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5. External and Financial Indicators6. Financial Soundness Indicators for Japanese Deposit-Taking Institutions; APPENDIXES; I. Assessment of Japan's External Sector; II. Risk Assessment Matrix; III. Public Sector Debt Sustainability Analysis; IV. Main Recommendations of the 2012 Article IV Consultation; V. FSAP Follow Up: Recent Reforms and Pending Issues; CONTENTS; FUND RELATIONS; STATISTICAL ISSUES; IMF Executive Board Concludes 2013 Article IV Consultation Discussions with Japan; Executive Board Assessment; Japan: Selected Economic Indicators, 2008-14 |
| Summary |
This 2013 Article IV Consultation highlights that on the back of new policy framework, growth in Japan accelerated sharply in early 2013. First quarter GDP growth rose to 4.1 percent (seasonally adjusted annual rate) after two quarters of stagnation. Rising equity values stimulated consumption, and exports rebounded supported by strong regional demand and a weaker yen. Inflation expectations have started to increase, and actual inflation recorded positive growth in June. The near-term outlook has improved considerably, buoyed by stimulus. In 2014, growth is expected to moderate to 1.2 percent |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (ebrary, viewed September 28, 2013) |
| Subject |
Economic history
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Economic policy
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| SUBJECT |
Japan -- Economic policy.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85069409
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Japan -- Economic conditions.
http://id.loc.gov/authorities/subjects/sh85069403
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| Subject |
Japan
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781484395059 |
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1484395050 |
| ISSN |
2227-8907 |
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