Japan

Japan has the lowest inflation of all major economies but will continue feeling the pressure. Here's why

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Inflation in Japan is the lowest among major economies. But with stagnating wages, consumers are still feeling the pressure of price hikes. Image: Unsplash

Naoko Kutty
Writer, Forum Agenda
Naoko Tochibayashi
Public Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Japan
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The persistently low inflation rate in Japan is largely a product of its economic policy.
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