Japan policy wonks consumed by debate over how to measure fiscal woes

Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

Jan 4, 2026 - 15:08

Japan policy wonks consumed by debate over how to measure fiscal woes

Ignoring the primary budget balance just obscures the problem, one side argues.

Tomas Kauer - News Writer and Moderator

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