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Revised Economic Forecast for FY 1997-Economy Averts Slump in Second Half With 1.1% Growth-

The economy is now generally at a standstill. While the economy will remain weak for the time ...
(01/01/1998)

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the Economic Research Dept.

The Urgency of Fiscal Structure Reform in Japan

Confronted with massive fiscal deficits, Japan must radically reform its public f...
(01/12/1997)

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Koichi Haji

Economy to Pick Up in Early Autumn and Post 1.6% Growth for the Year -Revised Economic Forecast for Fiscal 1997

SummaryThe economy’s present standstill comes primarily as a result of the consum...
(01/10/1997)

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the Economic Research Dept.

The Growing Prevalence of Open Pricing in the Retail Sector

1. Interest Mounts in Open PricingAttention has recently focused on the growing practice o...
(01/10/1997)

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Keisho Komoto

Structural Changes in the Home Market for Video Games

Japan's video game industry is presently undergoing two types of structural change: ...
(01/09/1997)

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Japanese Automakers Struggle in Europe

1. The European Market and Trends Among Japanese Automakers(1) Japanese Automakers Strug...
(01/08/1997)

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Mashu Kato

The Need for Further Bond Market Reforms

1. IntroductionThe Japanese Big Bang is premised on making financial markets more free (al...
(01/08/1997)

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Takahiro Niimi

Over 60% of Companies Favor Deregulation Amid Growing Concern Over Economic Prospects - Nissay Business Climate Survey -

This paper reports the results of the "Nissay Business Climate Survey for 2H FY 1996&q...
(01/07/1997)

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the Industrial Research Dept.

Revised Economic Forecast for Fiscal 1997 -Weak First Half Limits Growth to 1.4%-

SummaryDespite gaining strength, Japan's economy cannot avoid a standstil...
(01/07/1997)

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the Economic Research Dept.

Medium-Term Economic Forecast for Japan

SummaryJapan's population is aging faster than predicted. Meanwhile, the e...
(01/06/1997)

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the Economic Research Dept.