What Recent Development Has Had Some Critics Questioning Whether the Japanese

question 29

Multiple Choice

What recent development has had some critics questioning whether the Japanese economy is truly "miraculous"?

• A) The decline in the value of the yen has produced serious trade imbalances.
• B) Japanese women have moved to end widespread employment discrimination.
• C) Japan entered a recession in the 1990s from which it has yet to emerge.
• D) The job security workers have enjoyed has been mandated by the government, rather than driven by the economy.
• E) The Japanese market continues to reject international competition.

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