2013年

Japan SPOTLIGHT November/December 2013 issue

COVER STORY:Abenomics' Impact on the Global Economy
Following our introduction of Abenomics in the last issue, we now focus on its impact upon the international economy. Japan's new macropolicies have so far been well received by the rest of the world. According to economic theory, under a so-called open economy where goods and capital move freely all over the world, exchange rates will be affected by macropolicies through movements in interest rates. Thus exchange rates would be a key channel for any given country's macropolicies to affect other national economies.
In this issue, we look at predictions of future exchange rate movements, which could be affected by numerous background factors including macropolicies, and then assess those exchange rate movements' impact upon the international economy.

Japan SPOTLIGHT September/October 2013 issue

COVER STORY: "Abenomics" & the Future of the Japanese Economy
We will highlight "Abenomics" in this issue. We look forward to indicating how Japan will aim to get back on rack in seeking to revive its economy. Will the "three arrows" of Abenomics enable the Japanese to dream again? Will other arrows be necessary to save the Japanese economy? Global thinkers will address these questions.

Japan SPOTLIGHT July/August 2013 issue

COVER STORY: White Paper on International Economy & Trade 2013
White Paper 2013 focuses on the question of productivity and we present some highly elaborate quantitative analyses and comparisons of international productivity growth by some distinguished Japanese academics. Although Japanese industrial productivity growth has lagged behind that of some other developed nations, the internationalization of firms' business activities will contribute to productivity growth and encourage new entries to the market through deregulation, and thus enhancing competition will be instrumental in raising productivity and eventually economic growth.

Japan SPOTLIGHT May/June 2013 issue

COVER STORY: Industrial Policy -- a Third Engine for Promoting Growth
Industrial policy in Japan can now be possibly regarded as one of the most important elements of structural reform, one of the new administration's "three arrows" of macroeconomic policy. It is expected in Japan to enhance the added value of Japanese tradable goods and thus increase their competitiveness. We will discuss the new significance of industrial policy in Japan and also survey other countries' industrial policies and their changing implications.

Japan SPOTLIGHT March/April 2013 issue

COVER STORY: Economics & Geopolitics in the Asia-Pacific Region
Will Japan's disputes with China and South Korea have a negative effect on economic relations in East Asia? We will highlight the possible conflict between economics and politics that people in Asia now face. In the long run, the editor-in-chief believes that rational thinking will prevail over emotions. This issue will show how the intricacies of economics and politics can be resolved.

Japan SPOTLIGHT January/February 2013 issue

COVER STORY: Pilots in the Chartless Sea of a Knowledge Economy
Japan SPOTLIGHT will highlight the leading role of universities and think tanks in Japan and Asia. The knowledge and wisdom they may provide will be crucial for Japan to survive the post-Fukushima crisis. The network between Japan and other Asian nations should be based not only on the manufacturing sector but also on the pursuit and application of knowledge.