Archive - Japan Economy Watch

Bessent Hints BOJ Should Raise Rates to Boost Yen

Currency Markets Shake Off Bessent’s Efforts

May 14

China’s Slowdown and the Myth of the Middle-Income Trap

Most Middle-Income Countries Eventually Become Rich

May 5

April 2026

I'll Be Speaking At Temple University of Japan May 21, 6:30 PM

Topic: The Impact of the Iran War on Japan and Asia

Apr 29

In Rare 6-3 Vote, BOJ Delays Interest Rate Hike Again

BOJ Sees Higher Prices and Lower Growth Due to Iran War

Apr 28

Educational Equality: From “Paradise Lost” To “The Great Gatsby Curve”

Vicious Cycle Between Inequality In Income, Education, and Growth

Apr 23

Why Rates on Ultra-Long Gov’t Bonds Hit Record Levels

What Does It Mean for BOJ Policy?

Apr 20

Why Japan Gets “Less Bang for the Buck” From Its Educational Achievements

Decline In the Quality of Both Labor and Capital

Apr 13

Correction and New Material On Who Gets A College Education

Japan Ranks High Among Rich Countries In Inter-generational Educational Mobility

Apr 8

How Middle School "Fork in the Road" Hinders Equal Educational Opportunity

Human Capital and Economic Revival, Part 2

Apr 7

Inflation Hawks Given More Ammo by New BOJ Measurements

What Does This Mean for BOJ's Interest Rate Target in 2026-28?

Apr 2

March 2026

METI Tells Oil Refiners To Charge Below-Market Prices; Consumer Subsidies Raised

Video of Panel Discussion on Iran’s Impact on Japan and Asia

Mar 30

Restoring Equal Educational Opportunity

Human Capital Is Key To Japan’s Economic Revival

Mar 26

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