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Are rising oil prices a threat to Japan’s economy?

Recent increases in the price of oil to their highest level since 2008, and the possibility that they may climb even higher, raise questions over the sustainability of Japan’s economic recovery. In this Weekly we look at whether higher prices pose a threat, or whether offsetting influences such as the strong yen mean Japan’s economy could cope even if prices increase.

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