Now They Tell Us

11/23/2013

This Forbes article challenges the widely held belief that Japan has experienced a prolonged period of economic stagnation known as the "Lost Decades." The author argues that this narrative is a myth perpetuated by the global media and provides a comprehensive analysis to support this claim. The article highlights Japan's relative economic stability, high quality of life, and technological advancements during this period. It also criticizes the Western bias in evaluating Japan's economic policies and provides alternative explanations for the country's economic performance. The author concludes that the notion of Japan's lost decades is an oversimplified and misleading narrative.

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