Japanese economy

View of Tokyo

Despite languishing in the doldrums for nearly two decades, Japan is still the world's second-largest economy and the yen one of the world's most important currencies.

Recent articles (3)

The story of Japan's 20-year slump

(05 February 10)

Japan's 20-year slump may end in roaring hyperinflation, says Bill Bonner.

Japan leads the way...through a minefield

(28 January 10)

No paper money has ever survived a complate credit cycle, says Bill Bonner.

We've learnt all the wrong lessons from Japan

(08 January 10)

The policies that Japan forged to combat its two-decade stagnation have been followed by America, Britain, and most of Europe. Yet it's becoming clear that we learned all the wrong lessons, says Matthew Lynn.