Publication: Nikkei Business
The myth of deflation in Japan
29.06.15 Publication: Nikkei Business
What do you think is the biggest danger facing Abenomics? My answer is that the biggest danger is that Abenomics’ monetary arrow might succeed too...
Read moreA Golden Age of Journalism with Drawbacks
02.03.15 Publication: Nikkei Business
We in the media often write, with enthusiasm, about disruptive technological innovation, about the way in which new ideas and new technologies have forced many...
Read moreIs English Enough?
09.01.15 Publication: Nikkei Business
There are several nations that call themselves “the lucky country”, most notably Australia. But in today’s world of global business, that title might...
Read moreMuch More Than Mount Fuji
07.11.14 Publication: Nikkei Business
I have often been puzzled why beautiful countries seem so indifferent about tourism. Italy is one: perhaps because it has combined a good climate, wonderful...
Read moreJapan’s Labour Dilemma
22.09.14 Publication: Nikkei Business
The most fashionable topic in economics right now is labour markets. That’s quite a change: nobody has paid much attention to labour for many years. But in...
Read moreJapan´s Labour Dilemma
22.09.14 Publication: Nikkei Business
The most fashionable topic in economics right now is labour markets. That’s quite a change: nobody has paid much attention to labour for many...
Read more2050 Vitality Index – Japan
21.07.14 Publication: Nikkei Business
We know that we cannot forecast far into the future. Nevertheless, here in the second decade of the 21st century, there is an impressive consensus about what...
Read morePowerful Japanese Energy Monopolies
26.05.14 Publication: Nikkei Business
Here in Europe, events in Ukraine have reminded me of two important things, beyond the obvious points about geopolitics, Russia and great-power competition....
Read moreJapan: Lessons from Europe
26.03.14 Publication: Nikkei Business
Can countries or regions learn from each other? They certainly should, since international data and experiences are a big potential resource for policy-makers....
Read moreJapanese Gamble 2014
28.01.14 Publication: Nikkei Business
In democracies, when things are going badly citizens and commentators alike tend to call for “more leadership”. But then when they get leadership, they...
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