Will See Japan’s Economy Rebound in 2020: Principal Global Investors’s Baur

Will See Japan’s Economy Rebound in 2020: Principal Global Investors’s Baur

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The video discusses Japan's economic situation, focusing on a $121 billion fiscal package aimed at boosting the economy. It highlights the volatility of Japan's macroeconomic data, the impact of global economic trends, and the effects of a recent VAT hike. The discussion also covers Japan's low inflation rates and the Bank of Japan's efforts to address these issues through fiscal measures and gradual inflation growth.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the key drivers of Japan's third quarter GDP growth?

Exports

Investment

Government spending

Consumer spending

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is the VAT hike expected to affect Japan's fourth quarter GDP?

It will likely cause a decline in GDP

It will stabilize GDP

It will have no effect on GDP

It will significantly boost GDP

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is Japan expected to see a trough in its economic growth?

Late 2020

Late 2019

Early first quarter of 2020

Mid-2020

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a consistent economic issue in Japan according to the transcript?

Stubbornly low inflation numbers

High inflation rates

Rapid economic growth

High unemployment rates

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the Bank of Japan's target inflation rate?

2.5%

1%

1.5%

2%