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Lessons from Japan

As the world’s developed economies struggle to recover from the economic impact of the pandemic, they face ultra-low interest rates and low growth. What lessons can be learned from Japan, which has been battling these trends for several decades?

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Fearing prolonged stagnation, governments are looking to Tokyo’s experience during the past three decades