Gotterdammerung
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Like many of his predecessors, Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi is determined to curb bureaucracy, but he faces many challenges if he is to succeed where others failed. Koizumi is focusing on privatising the 163 'special corporations' or state-owned businesses.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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The politics of pain
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Japanese economic policy is examined in detail. Prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, aims to tackle bad debts and tighten public spending. His policies have initially been accepted, but this may not be the case if they lead to economic hardship.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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Japan's great hope
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The need for economic reform in Japan is examined in detail. Japan has serious problems, such as high levels of bank debt, and the prime minister, Junichiro Koizumi, appears to have political support.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001
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