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Topical Thoughts
Investigative research on specific issues that affect the business environment, with expert thoughts and opinions provided on an ad hoc basis.
Why Japan’s consumers are downbeat
Both official statistics and anecdotal evidence suggest that Japan’s consumer confidence has deteriorated. We discuss some of the reasons why, but suspect that circumstances should improve, contributing to a gradual recovery going forward.
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