japanoptimist • 2 HN points • 21 Jan 23 Japan reality check #2: what is Japan's economy really good at? Largest creditor to the world, full-time job creation at home, and an equitable distribution of wealth - what's not to like? HN comments
japanoptimist • 15 likes • 10 Jan 23 Japan reality check #1: how does Japan Inc. distribute its spoils? Shareholders get the lions share, while investment in productive assets has stagnated
japanoptimist • 9 likes • 28 Jan 23 Japan reality check #3: what is Japan's economy really bad at? Japan has no corporate superstars, does not pay its workers, and household wealth is not really growing -- nothing that cannot be fixed