Koizumi's gamble to reshape Japan

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Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi of Japan is planning sweeping changes to the Post Office system aimed at privatization and creating a more market centered economy. The Japan Post Office system has historically been the basis for political power and controls approximately $3 trillion.

Government expenditures, Economic policy, Deregulation, Postal service, Post offices

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Finally, a healthy Japan offers lift for U.S., Asian economies

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Japan is experiencing a healthy economy led by exports in 2002 and now, also buoyed by consumer spending. Imports were 10.2 percent of gross domestic product for fiscal year 2005. Japan's economic growth is forecast to continue.

United States, Consumer Expenditures, Private Households, Stationery stores, Consumer Exp-Stationery,Writing Suppl, Consumer Expend-Food & Tobacco, Consumer Expend-Health & Recreation, Consumer Expend-Reading & Recreation, Economic aspects, Consumer spending, Economic recovery, Country overview

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Japanese voters give Koizumi broad mandate

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Japan's Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi has been re-elected and given a broad mandate to restructure and reduce government. The election was called after the Diet (upper house) rejected a plan to privatize the Post Office.

Organizational history, Elections, Central Reserve Depository, Post Office Banking Functions, Other Depository Credit Intermediation, PO & Treasury Banking Functions, Company restructuring/company reorganization, Reorganization and restructuring, Post office banks, Company organization

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