-zero nominal interest rates in Japan, most observers argue that an expansionary monetary policy would be ineffective. However, as … probably be effected through explicit announcements by the Bank of Japan of the intention to target a certain inflation rate in …

is considering widening the agreement to include countries such as China, Japan and the Republic of Korea. A bilateral … estimated US$380 million (0.22 per cent of GDP). However, annual gains from a completely liberalised ASEAN plus China, Japan and …

This paper discusses Japan’s strategy for Asian monetary integration. It argues that Japan faces three major policy … a leadership role in this endeavor. There is no question that Japan and the PRC are such potential leaders, and the two … monetary zone in Asia, Japan needs to make significant efforts at the national and regional levels and further strengthen …

Asia is fast becoming the largest recipient of Japan's foreign direct investment (FDI). Within the Asian region, the … Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has been the major investment destination of Japan. In the manufacturing sectors …, however, the investment flows from Japan to ASEAN—with Thailand being the largest recipient—has been declining. In …