OECD Economic Outlook, Volume 2013 Issue 2
The OECD Economic Outlook is the OECD’s twice-yearly analysis of the major economic trends and prospects for the next two years. The Outlook puts forward a consistent set of projections for output, employment, prices, fiscal and current account balances. Coverage is provided for all OECD member countries as well as for selected non-member countries. This issue includes a general assessment, chapters summarising developments and providing projections for each individual country and a statistical annex.
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Japan
Japan’s recovery from its 2012 recession is being driven by strong export growth, consumer spending amid rising confidence and employment, and a rebound in business investment. The expansion, which is being supported by strong monetary stimulus and a fiscal package, is expected to continue. However, fiscal consolidation, including the consumption tax hikes in 2014 and 2015, is projected to slow output growth to around 1½ per cent in 2014 and 1% in 2015. The sustained recovery will help push inflation toward the 2% target.
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