The ratio of Japan’s public debt to GDP will probably keep rising over the coming decades. But with the Bank of Japan set to keep a lid on borrowing costs, it’s hard to make the case that public debt is unsustainable. Meanwhile, there are mounting signs that the coronavirus will become a drag on growth this quarter, consistent with our view that the economy will contract this year.
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