Professor Shirai Says BOJ May Revise Inflation Outlook

The video discusses the Bank of Japan's (BOJ) quarterly report, focusing on GDP growth projections and inflation outlook. It highlights the potential for a downward revision in inflation forecasts and addresses criticism of BOJ's policy effectiveness. Additionally, the video covers concerns about the BOJ's ETF purchases and their impact on market distortion, as raised by Japanese officials and external experts.

How often does the Bank of Japan issue its economic outlook report?

• Four times a year

• Twice a year

• Every month

• Once a year

What is the current projection for real GDP growth according to the BOJ?

• 0.8%

• 1.2%

• 1.6%

• 2.0%

What is the BOJ's inflation target, and what is the current inflation rate?

• 2% target, 0.4% current

• 2% target, 1.6% current

• 1% target, 0.6% current

• 3% target, 1.4% current

What is a concern regarding the BOJ's ETF purchases?

• They decrease employment

• They distort stock market prices

• They reduce GDP growth

• They increase inflation

What effect do the BOJ's ETF purchases have on stock prices?

• They make stock prices more volatile

• They cause stock prices to reflect true fundamentals

• They stabilize stock prices

• They cause stock prices to not reflect true fundamentals