Koichi Hamada
Koichi Hamada, Professor Emeritus at Yale University, was a special adviser to former Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzō.
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The Lasting Legacy of Abenomics
The Lasting Legacy of Abenomics
May 6, 2024 Koichi Hamada highlights two important aspects of the late Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzō’s policy agenda.
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Why Don’t Japanese Give to Charity?
Why Don’t Japanese Give to Charity?
Mar 11, 2024 Koichi Hamada examines what may encourage – or impede – charitable giving in Japan and elsewhere.
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Is a Weak Yen Good for Japan’s Economy?
Is a Weak Yen Good for Japan’s Economy?
Jan 8, 2024 Koichi Hamada considers whether the currency’s appreciation or depreciation is better for macroeconomic performance.
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Should Fiscal Policy Resemble Private Budgets?
Should Fiscal Policy Resemble Private Budgets?
Nov 3, 2023 Koichi Hamada explains how governments can use deficit spending to achieve full employment without risking default.
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Why a Global Recession Is Unlikely
Why a Global Recession Is Unlikely
Sep 6, 2023 Koichi Hamada explains why consensus predictions of a worldwide economic downturn this year have not weathered well.
