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Despite the rapid economic growth and poverty reduction, inequality in Asia worsened during last two decades. We focus on the determinants of growth inclusiveness and suggest options for reform. A cross cross-country empirical analysis suggests that fiscal redistribution, monetary policy aimed at macro stability, and structural reforms to stimulate trade, reduce unemployment and increase productivity are important determinants of inclusive growth. The main policy implication of our analysis is that there is still room to strengthen such policies in Asia to better achieve growth with shared prosperity. In particular, scenario simulations based on our results suggests that the effect of expanding fiscal redistribution on inclusive growth could be sizeable in emerging Asia, since the estimated improvement in our proxy of inclusive growth -- a measure of growth in average income "corrected" for the equity impact---ranges from about 1 to about 8 percentage points. --Abstract

Japan's high corporate savings might be holding back growth. We focus on the causes and consequences of the current corporate behavior and suggest options for reform. In particular, Japan's weak corporate governance—as measured by available indexes—might be contributing to high cash holdings. Our empirical analysis on a panel of Japanese firms confirms that improving corporate governance would help unlock corporate savings. The main policy implication of our analysis is that comprehensive corporate governance reform should be a key component of Japan's growth strategy

Cover Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- I. Introduction -- II. Inclusive Growth: Multiple Definitions -- III. Inclusiveness in Japan: Trends and Stylized Facts -- IV. Data and Empirical Strategy -- V. Results -- VI. Policy Implications -- VII. Conclusions -- Footnotes