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How to prevent economic Japanification
Asia focus, Lee Jong-wha, Published on 10/02/2020
» At the annual meeting of the American Economic Association last month, eminent economists warned that Western economies risked "Japanification": a future of sluggish growth, low inflation and perpetually low interest rates. Surprising as it may seem, this malaise also threatens East Asia.
Maintaining the Emerging Economy Growth Engine
Business, Lee Jong-wha, Published on 21/03/2016
» The world's emerging economies seem to be losing their dynamism. Countries that only a few years ago were being hailed for their resilience in the face of a global economic meltdown are now facing myriad challenges, reflected in significantly slower GDP growth. Is the emerging economy growth engine breaking down?