Japan’s Fiscal Gamble: Takaichi’s Stimulus Faces Mounting Criticism
As Japan’s economy contracts and inflation soars, PM Takaichi’s 18.3T yen stimulus faces criticism for exacerbating fiscal risks while failing to address core challenges.
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As Japan’s economy contracts and inflation soars, PM Takaichi’s 18.3T yen stimulus faces criticism for exacerbating fiscal risks while failing to address core challenges.
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