Japan’s economic transformation during the 1950s and 1960s is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable achievements of the 20th century. At the heart of this transformation was the implementation of supply-side policies, which aimed to increase productivity and promote economic growth through measures such as investment in infrastructure, deregulation of industries, and promotionContinue reading “Japan’s 1950s Success”
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Yield Curve Control?
Yield Curve Control has been a popular monetary policy tool adopted by several central banks around the world. In simple terms, YCC is a policy tool used by the central banks to target a specific yield on long term government bonds (gilts in the UK), thereby keeping the long-term interest rates low. The central bankContinue reading “Yield Curve Control?”
Fall of the Japanese Yen
The Yen. Once one of the world’s most respected currencies is no longer a safe haven. In times of geopolitical and economic uncertainty, foreign governments and investors often sought the Yen; the Ukrainian-Russian conflict has spelt an end to this. The nominal exchange rate of the Yen took a sharp dive following the beginning ofContinue reading “Fall of the Japanese Yen”
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