Why Japan May Surprise the World: Rebirth after the Tohoku Quake?

Will Japan’s response to the recent Tohoku Earthquake send Japan toward a debt-fueled financial crisis or a resurgence of economic growth? Are the Japanese people inherently risk-averse or have the recent disasters provided an impetus for a renaissance in Japanese innovation? What indicators should we look for to know which path Japan is on? As the first part of a series that aims to dispel myths about Japan, a group of leading financial experts answer the question: How will Japan surprise the world after the quake?

Panelists:
Bruce Kasman, Chief Economist and Managing Director of Global Research, J.P. Morgan
Kyohei Morita, Director and Chief Economist, Japan, Barclays Capital Limited Japan
Paul Sheard, Global Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research, Nomura

Moderator:
Jeffrey Shafer, JR Shafer Insight

Agenda:
12–12:30 PM Registration & reception
12:30–1 Luncheon
1–2 Lecture and Q&A

Admission: Corporate members are entitled to a designated number of free admissions to this event, based on their company’s current membership level. These reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Additional corporate registrants and Japan Society individual members at the Patron Circle level and above pay the discounted corporate member rate of $45 for lunch and lecture, $10 for lecture only. Nonmember admission: $65 for lunch and lecture, $15 lecture only. The academic and government admission rate is $30 for the luncheon and $10 for lecture only. When payment is required, prepayment must be made, or registration secured, with a credit card. All registrations and cancellations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the event. Substitutions are welcome.

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For information only, please contact the Corporate Program at 212-715-1208.