close
MENU
3 mins to read

Editor’s Insight: What’s gone wrong in Japan?

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called a snap election as "Abenomics" fails.

Wed, 19 Nov 2014

The Japanese economy has fallen into recession and Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called a snap election to restore his flagging popularity.

This is not a sign of sound economics or even politics, though the dangers of Mr Abe losing power are relatively low.

The election, which is expected to be

Want to read more? It's easy.

Choose your best value subscription option

Student

Exclusive offer for uni students studying at a New Zealand university (valued at $499).
Individual
Group membership
NBR Marketplace

Yearly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$499.00 / yearly

Monthly Premium Online Subscription

NZ$44.95 / monthly

Smartphone Only Subscription

NZ$24.95 / monthly

Premium Group Membership 10 Users

NZ$350+GST / monthly

$35 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 20 Users

NZ$600+GST / monthly

$30 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 50 Users

NZ$1250+GST / monthly

$25 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Premium Group Membership 100 Users

NZ$1875+GST / monthly

$18.75 per user - Pay by monthly credit card debit

Yearly Premium Online Subscription + NBR Marketplace

NZ$499.00 / yearly

Already have an account? Login
© All content copyright NBR. Do not reproduce in any form without permission, even if you have a paid subscription.
Editor’s Insight: What’s gone wrong in Japan?
43202
true