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Is helicopter money an option in Japan?

We believe that public spending financed permanently by central bank transfers would be a viable option to boost demand and lift price pressures. However, until the existing policy measures are exhausted, which will take a few more years, we consider the launch of “helicopter money” unlikely.

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