- Japan’s economy has recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic but faces challenges from weak global trade prospects
- Policy should focus on fiscal sustainability, productivity growth, and addressing the impacts of population ageing
- GDP is projected to grow steadily in the coming years, driven by domestic demand
- Inflation is expected to slowly decrease and stabilize at 2%
- Japan should gradually increase the consumption tax to boost revenues
- Rebuilding fiscal space and ensuring debt sustainability should be prioritized
- Containing spending growth requires health and long-term care reforms
Source: oecd.org
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