Many commentators appear to believe that Japan’s economy could recover from deflation and grow more strongly if only the Bank of Japan were willing to step up its asset purchases. Some also argue that the additional policy measures announced in February were an important move in this direction, even a “game changer”. We disagree. Instead, the Bank looks increasingly impotent.
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