Abe Urges Business to Raise Wages

The video discusses Japan's economic challenges, focusing on corporate tax cuts to boost investment and wages. It highlights the impact of Abenomics on the stock market and yen, while addressing the need for structural reforms and government spending to counter recession. Demographic issues, such as an aging population and low birth rate, are also explored as critical factors affecting Japan's economy.

What is the primary goal of Japan's corporate tax cuts?

• To encourage businesses to invest and raise wages

• To strengthen the yen

• To increase government revenue

• To reduce inflation

What was one of the initial positive outcomes of Abenomics?

• A rise in the birth rate

• A surge in the stock market

• A decrease in unemployment

• A stronger yen

How did the sales tax hike affect Japan's economy?

• It increased exports

• It led to a recession

• It strengthened the yen

• It boosted consumer spending

What is a significant demographic challenge facing Japan?

• Youth unemployment

• Increasing immigration

• High birth rates

• Aging population

Why is the timing of corporate tax cuts critical in Japan?

• It matches the election cycle

• It aligns with traditional wage discussions

• It coincides with the fiscal year

• It follows the agricultural season