A Liz Truss Moment for Japan?
The Japanese government’s new stimulus package will increase the country’s debt, which already exceeds 250% of GDP, even further. The United Kingdom’s recent implosion should serve as a cautionary tale for Japanese policymakers, who must take steps to reduce unsustainable debt levels before bond markets turn on them.
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TOKYO – Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss’s disastrous mini-budget, which crashed the pound and ended her tenure after just 44 days, has quickly become a cautionary tale for policymakers around the world as they debate how to spur economic growth and address rising inflation. But some national leaders – such as Japan’s – have not heeded the warning.