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Abe’s Moment of Truth

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If Mr. Abe offered citizens a say in their own governance, it would be the first time since Japan’s mythical first emperor came ashore in 660 B.C.

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Exorcising the Deflationary Demon

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Since Japan’s problem is almost the mirror image of the turmoil buffeting emerging markets, there would be little downside in putting the pedal to the metal.

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Higher Wages are Coming to Japan

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British prime ministers would invite union leaders and heads of industry to Number 10 Downing Street in order to thrash out wage deals over beer and sandwiches