Japan-Economic prospects, politics, whaling
Enviado: 25/11/2002 23:57A mountain of problems behind a golden façade
At a glance
Japan is undergoing an economic crisis - yet life has never been better for many, as prices have generally fallen faster than wages.
The key issues:
ECONOMY
A nascent recovery could be snuffed out if the US economy falters. Longer term, the problems go deeper.
TRENDS
The prolonged crisis has produced grim statistics on suicide, homelessness and unemployment
EMPLOYMENT
The government is turning to new industries to provide growth while many youngsters are rejecting the salaryman lifestyle
POLITICS
Junichiro Koizumi's promised bold reforms have given way to the more soothing language of consensus
TouroEnraivecido
At a glance
Japan is undergoing an economic crisis - yet life has never been better for many, as prices have generally fallen faster than wages.
The key issues:
ECONOMY
A nascent recovery could be snuffed out if the US economy falters. Longer term, the problems go deeper.
TRENDS
The prolonged crisis has produced grim statistics on suicide, homelessness and unemployment
EMPLOYMENT
The government is turning to new industries to provide growth while many youngsters are rejecting the salaryman lifestyle
POLITICS
Junichiro Koizumi's promised bold reforms have given way to the more soothing language of consensus
TouroEnraivecido