Japan’s prime minister looks set for a big victory in this week’s snap election. In a bid to address Japan’s prolonged stagnation and rising cost of living, Takaichi Sanae has promised tax cuts and high government spending. How could her plans reshape the economy—and why have they rattled global markets?
Hosts: Ethan Wu, Mike Bird and Alice Fulwood. Guest: Tobias Harris, founder of Japan Foresight.
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