Japan's debt menace
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There is concern that Japanese government spending aimed at boosting economic growth could create problems from a large government debt level. Gross public debt could reach 108.5% of Japan's gross domestic product in 1999. There are disputes on the significance of such a high debt level. Some economists emphasise government assets and underplay the significance of the debt, while others are concerned about the ageing population and see the debt as worse than official figures.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
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Hickel in a pickle: Alaska
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Hickel's pro-business, pro-development stance is causing his popularity with Alaskans to drop. Environmentalists find him irresponsible and economists, looking to the future of the state's fishing, tourist and forestry industries, are beginning to agree.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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In a pickle
Article Abstract:
Problems arising from the growth of Japanese public debt are examined in detail.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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