Moving Forward: Japan’s Economy under Quantitative and Qualitative Monetary Easing

August 26, 2015 - August 26, 2015
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Two years have passed since the introduction of quantitative and qualitative monetary easing (QQE) by the Bank of Japan. After Japan’s economy made a remarkable improvement in both growth and inflation in the first year, the performance in the second year was a little disappointing. However, this was due mainly to the hangover effects of the consumption tax hike and the impact of the significant decline in oil prices on inflation, both of which should dissipate. Contrary to popular belief, the underlying improvement of the economy is very encouraging, as evidenced by the recovery in business investment on the back of record profits, as well as by the positive feedback between wage increases and moderate inflation. Governor Kuroda will explain why the Bank is convinced that achieving the 2 percent inflation goal is in sight.

Speaker:
The Honorable Haruhiko Kuroda, Governor, Bank of Japan

Presider:
Wilbur L. Ross, Jr., Chairman & CEO, WL Ross & Co. LLC.; Chairman, Japan Society

Agenda
6:30–7 PM    Registration
7:00–8          Lecture and Q&A

Admission:

Non-members: $15
Japan Society Corporate Members: Free, up to designated number of tickets; additional tickets $10

Japan Society Individual Members at Patron Circle level and above: $10
Academic and government: $10

Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

Prepayment must be made with a credit card. All registrations and cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Substitutions are welcome.



For further information or assistance, please contact Business & Policy at 212-715-1208 or email [email protected].

  • Aug 26, 2015 at 6:30 pm