Japan in der globalen finanzkrise
In: GIGA Focus Asien, Heft 3
The article evaluates Japan's role in the current international financial crisis. The author examines the statistics, economic data and trends, emanating from the recession caused by the 2007 sub-prime market and mortgage crises in the US; effecting Japan since mid 2008. The Japanese coalition government responded with a 75 billion Yen economic package to assist the national economy to boost growth. The author also examines the Bank of Japan's role, the financial sector's deflation and inflation tactics and countermeasures, and repercussions from the national economy. The author concludes that Japan's role seems to be changing, as the government and other sectors and industries work on remedies and fiscal measures regarding the recession. Adapted from the source document.