IMF Staff Country Reports

Japan: Economic and Policy Developments

Publication Date:

November 2, 2000

Electronic Access:

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Summary:

Fiscal policy has been strongly expansionary for most of the past decade in Japan. The resulting strain on public finances has made stimulus policies more difficult to maintain. The stance of monetary policy has remained unchanged over the past year. Further progress in resolving banking problems is essential given the plan to remove blanket deposit insurance in April 2002 and to lay the foundation for sustained growth. The paper discusses recent developments in the field of structural reform and deregulation in Japan.

Series:

Country Report No. 2000/143

Subject:

Banking Budget planning and preparation Expenditure Financial institutions Labor Loans Pensions Public debt Public financial management (PFM)