Japan Ahead: IIMA's Hiroshi Watanabe

The video discusses the impact of the weak Japanese yen on the economy, highlighting the political and economic pressures faced by Japan. It covers the government's response to inflation and rising costs, the BOJ's stance on yield curve control, and the future challenges for Japan's economy. The focus is on balancing economic growth with political pressures and the need for strategic planning to rebuild the economy.

What is the expected future exchange rate of the Japanese yen according to the discussion?

• 120

• 115

• 125

• 130

What is the impact of political pressure on Japan's monetary policy?

• It leads to immediate changes

• It results in increased interest rates

• It causes discussions but no big changes

• It has no effect

How does a weak yen affect small and medium-sized businesses?

• It benefits them by increasing exports

• It hurts them by increasing import costs

• It has no impact on them

• It helps them by reducing competition

What has the Japanese government done in response to rising costs?

• Increased taxes

• Provided financial support

• Reduced interest rates

• Implemented trade barriers

What is the government's stance on inflation in the coming days?

• They plan to ignore it

• They assure there will be no super high inflation

• They expect it to rise significantly

• They expect it to decrease rapidly

What is one of the main concerns for Japan's economic future?

• Reducing taxes

• Rebuilding the industry

• Expanding the workforce

• Increasing exports

What is the focus of Japan's new capitalism initiative?

• Increasing taxes

• Reducing government spending

• Reviving and rebuilding the economy

• Expanding the military