Since the 1990s, Japan Has Been Stuck in a  Lingering

question 33

Essay

Since the 1990s, Japan has been stuck in a  lingering economic downturn.  Describe at least five policies that the governments have enacted to reverse this downturn.  How successful have these policies been?

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Definitions:

Symbols

Objects, signs, or emblems used to represent ideas, concepts, or other entities in a way that conveys meaning beyond their literal sense.

Reciprocal Determinism

The theory in psychology that a person's behavior both influences and is influenced by personal factors and the social environment.

Introversion-Extraversion

A personality trait spectrum where introversion is characterized by a focus on internal feelings rather than external sources of stimulation, and extraversion is characterized by energy from external interactions.

Psychodynamic Personality Theories

A group of theories that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind and childhood experiences on personality.