IMF Report Calls for Japan to Consider "Fresh Look" at Abenomics Policy Strategy

October 11, 2018

The world’s third largest economy should consider taking a “fresh look” at the economic policy strategy known as “Abenomics,” according to a report issued by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) last week on Japan. While noting that Tokyo has played a “leadership role” on trade liberalisation, the Fund noted that additional structural reforms are needed to ensure the Japanese economy remains on track. 

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Topics: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND (IMF) TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP (TPP)

Regions: JAPAN

Authors: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICTSD)

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